Reap the benefits of our unique location in North-East Scotland, surrounded by major archaeological sites from ancient civilisations on the mainland (and Orkney).
The Department of Archaeology is unique in that it focuses explicitly on the lifeways and worldviews of northern cultures, encompassing a region that takes in the North Atlantic, Northern Eurasia, high-latitude North America and the North Pacific.
Archaeological research in Aberdeen is focused in three thematic areas.
Archaeological research in Aberdeen is focused in three thematic areas.
At a time when the need to find new sources of diminishing natural resources, Aberdeen is at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of our understanding of northern cultural diversity both in the past and present.
Supervisors: Dr Kate Britton, Dr Rebecca Crozier, Dr Charlotta Hillerdal, Dr Rick Knecht, Prof. Gordon Noble, Dr Jeff Oliver, Dr Joshua Wright
Research related to the origin, nature and rate of long-term environmental and climatic changes and their impact on human responses.
Supervisors: Dr Kate Britton, Dr Rebecca Crozier, Dr Linus Girdland Flink, Prof. Marc Oxenham
More information about Human Paleoecology & Bioarchaeology
Human Paleoecology & BioarchaeologyArchaeology finds its contemporary relevance in research projects discussing concepts including: identity, heritage, ethics, social engagement, public involvement.
Supervisors: Dr Charlotta Hillerdal, Dr Rick Knecht, Dr Elisabeth Niklasson, Dr Gordon Noble, Dr Jeff Oliver
Community and Indigenous ArchaeologiesTo apply for this programme must have at least a good Honours degree in a related subject or discipline.
If English is not your first language you must also show evidence of attaining standards in English. View English language criteria
International Applicants
Further Information about tuition fees and the cost of living in Aberdeen
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Many of our researchers pursue an academic career undertaking research, teaching and curatorial posts in universities, museums and private institutions and work in a range of areas from interpreting ancient environments to communicating archaeology to the public. In addition to more traditional occupations, a growing number of archaeologists are now employed by a range of governmental and non-governmental heritage organisations.
