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MSc Conflict Archaeology & Heritage
Glasgow
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
This master's program explores various methods of investigating human conflict through archaeology, covering topics from battlefield archaeology to the anthropology of warfare and archaeologies of confinement. It integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, including field trips to significant battlefields such as Bannockburn and Culloden.
Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of conflict landscapes, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches that encompass various time periods. Students engage in both taught elements and practical applications, with opportunities to participate in field trips to relevant sites.
Research Focus: The program is anchored within the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology, an internationally renowned center of excellence for the study of conflict heritage and archaeology. Students benefit from the Centre's extensive portfolio of past and present research, which includes investigations of various conflict sites such as the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 in South Africa, the Jacobite rebellions in Scotland, and excavations of First World War trenches on the Western Front.
Industry Engagement: The program offers opportunities to connect with professionals in various fields through conferences and seminars, providing insights into practical applications of conflict archaeology and heritage studies. These interactions can inform career paths in academia, museums, heritage management, and cultural resource management.
Global Perspective: The University of Glasgow's Centre for Battlefield Archaeology has played a central role in developing archaeological approaches to battlefields and other aspects of conflict heritage. This global perspective enriches the program, allowing students to engage with comparative studies that span various cultures and disciplines.
Location
Glasgow
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 25320
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 90, with at least 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 19 in Speaking, and 23 in Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 60 with no individual score below 59.
- Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University of Glasgow offers a variety of scholarships to both domestic and international students to help support their studies.
University of Glasgow International Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is open to international students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It provides a tuition fee discount for postgraduate programs at the University of Glasgow.
Santander Scholarships: The University of Glasgow has a partnership with Santander Bank, which offers scholarships to support international students. These scholarships provide financial assistance to students from specific countries and cover a portion of the tuition fees.
GREAT Scholarships: The University of Glasgow participates in the GREAT Scholarships program, which is a joint initiative of the UK government and British universities. These scholarships are awarded to students from specific countries and cover a portion of the tuition fees.
Sir Fitzroy Maclean Postgraduate Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students pursuing a postgraduate degree in either the School of Humanities or the School of Social and Political Sciences.
Chancellors Award: This scholarship is available to both domestic and international students studying any discipline at the University of Glasgow and offers a tuition fee discount of up to £10,000.
Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students studying any postgraduate program and offers a tuition fee discount of up to £10,000.
Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students who have sought refuge in the UK and are studying any undergraduate or postgraduate program.
Graduates of the MSc Conflict Archaeology & Heritage program have diverse and promising career opportunities in heritage management, archaeology, museums, cultural organizations, and research institutions.
Heritage Officer: Graduates can work as heritage officers, managing and preserving conflict-related archaeological sites and artifacts.
Archaeologist: The program prepares students for roles as archaeologists, conducting research and excavations at conflict sites.
Museum Curator: Graduates may pursue careers as museum curators, responsible for displaying and interpreting conflict-related artifacts.
Cultural Resource Manager: Graduates can explore careers as cultural resource managers, overseeing the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage.
Researcher: The program equips students for roles as researchers in conflict archaeology and heritage, contributing to academic institutions or research projects.
Cultural Heritage Consultant: Graduates can work as cultural heritage consultants, providing expertise on conflict-related heritage projects.
