Architectural History and Archaeology

The University of Edinburgh

Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HistoryHistory of artArchaeology

Architectural History and Archaeology MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.

A-Level Entry

ABB

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

76.81%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This programme will give you an understanding of architecture's formal qualities and theoretical frameworks.

You will:

* study architecture's relationship to the cultural, social, economic, and political contexts it was created in

* gain an understanding of historical and archaeological methods

* develop a sensitivity to issues of historical and cultural difference

* use documents and historical sources to discover works of architecture and archaeological artefacts and remains

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher ABBB

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, History of art, Archaeology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500