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Department of Archaeology
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Our Research
Archaeological research at Aberdeen spans the the arts and humanities, physical and biological sciences, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the Archaeology and the collaborative ethos within the University. We are at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of our understanding of northern cultural diversity both in the past and present.
- 07 March 2016 Aberdeen hosts Community Archaeology Event
- 14 January 2016 University in top 40 international universities in Times Higher Education rankings
- 16 November 2015 Prof Kevin Edwards featured in Archaeology Scotland
- 02 October 2015 Aberdeen Isotope Archaeologists Shed Light on Edinburgh Dark Ages Mystery
- 20 August 2015 Archaeologists aim to unravel the mystery of the Rhynie Man
Browse our events archive to view past events.
We offer taught programmes for undergraduates through both the MA and BSc routes and at a postgraduate level through our MSc Archaeology of the North programme.
We also currently support research opportunities in a wide range of subject areas culminating in a Doctoral Degree (PhD).
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Nunalleq Fieldschool!
We are taking a well-deserved break from digging this summer (2016), but don't worry, the Nunalleq fieldschool will be back next year. In the meantime, follow our blog for updates on how the Nunalleq team are spending the summer without their trowels - post-ex, lab work, writing up the results of this great project, and community archaeology in Alaska!
Msc Archaeology of the North
This taught MSc in Archaeology of the North is the only degree of its kind in the world, reflecting the unique research focus of the Department of Archaeology. Apply for 2016/2017 entry now!
Want Flexible Study?
Click here for information about our Flexible Archaeology programme, offered through the Centre for Lifelong Learning. Take individual courses or an entire MA or BSc Archaeology degree part-time and off-campus, via the internet from anywhere in the world.