MRes Archaeology

Archaeology at Glasgow has an active postgraduate community, carrying out research on a wide range of topics from the Mesolithic to the present day and from Northern Scandinavia to the Eastern Mediterranean.OverviewOur key strengths are:Scottish archaeology, particularly in the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods and the Celtic, Pictish and Viking areasMediterranean archaeology, from Spain to Turkey, from Bronze Age mining to postcolonial studieshistorical archaeology, from the classical period to the 20th centurythe use of aerial photographic and satellite imagery for the understanding of landscape history through aerial archaeologybattlefield and conflict archaeologyPostgraduate communityThe postgraduates in Archaeology at Glasgow enjoy one of the university’s most supportive, collaborative and friendly communities on campus.Thesis length: 20,000-30,000 words (including references, bibliography and appendices).Our Master of Research includes both taught and research elements. You will be required to undertake 60 to 80 credits worth of taught courses as well as independent study which represents some contribution to knowledge.