Environmental Archaeology (Taught)

What is special about this course?
Are you passionate about uncovering the stories of the past through environmental archaeology? This programme is designed to help you build not just an advanced understanding of the field, but the real-world, professional skills you'll need for a rewarding career in archaeology and related sectors.

Take advantage of hands-on, practical training with deeper exploration of the theories and methods that shape the discipline today. Develop research and industry-ready skills in areas like field investigation, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, soil micromorphology and osteoarchaeology, all skills that employers are actively looking for.

What makes this programme truly special is the chance to learn in Orkney, a place of extraordinary archaeological significance. Here, the landscape itself becomes your laboratory, giving you unparalleled opportunities to gain practical experience while working on some of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites.

As part of the course, you’ll also have the chance to complete a 60-credit placement, giving you valuable on-the-ground experience in a professional setting. Or, if you prefer, you can opt for a research-based dissertation that’s firmly rooted in vocational skills and industry relevance.

If you’re looking for a course that’s as practical as it is inspiring, and that opens doors to the archaeology career you’ve been dreaming of, we’d love to have you join us.

Special features
◾Study in the outstanding archaeological landscape of the Orkney Islands
◾A three-month placement module offers the opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain valuable practical experience
◾Flexibility is built into the course to match your personal and professional life: you can study individual modules, work towards the PgDip, or develop your expertise to gain a full masters degree
◾Contribute to cutting-edge archaeological research on internationally renowned projects

How long will my course last?
◾Full-time: 1 year @ 30 hours per week
◾Part-time: 2 years @ 15 hours per week

The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.