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Material Culture and Artefact Studies MSc

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Glasgow

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Material culture and artefact studies combines the archaeological recovery and specialist examination of an object with its presentation, management and understanding within a cultural context. This MSc in Material Culture & Artefact Studies will prepare you to participate at both a practical and theoretical level within the field of specialist artefactual analysis. You will be able to undertake a work placement to gain valuable work experience in a museum, archaeological unit or other cultural institution. You will benefit from the involvement of staff from Glasgow Museums, National Museums Scotland and other institutions within Scotland, and will have the opportunity to work with collections from local museums, including the Universitys own Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery. The two strands to the degree enable you to prepare for further doctoral research whilst also providing opportunities for valuable vocational experience in a commercial environment. The wealth of experience and knowledge provided by the interdisciplinary nature and focus of the degree and the networks and relationships developed during their time here, has stood past graduates in good stead upon graduation. They have found full-time positions with Historic Scotland, Headland Archaeology Ltd, Guard Archaeology Ltd. While others are working with various heritage organisations and some are continuing with their postgraduate studies.

Application deadline

16 August 2024

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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    Archaeology

    19th out of 25 13

    14th out of 21 7

    6th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

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    190 93%

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  • Graduate prospects

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  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.06 76%

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    / Max 208
    193 93%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

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  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
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    210 100%

    1st

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    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

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  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    2.99 75%

    78th

    29

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