Conflict Archaeology and Heritage

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months HistoryHistory of artArchaeology

About this course

From battlefield archaeology, to the anthropology of warfare, to archaeologies of confinement, this Masters will explore in depth the many and varied ways that human conflict can be interrogated via an archaeologically focused interdisciplinary approach, encompassing time periods from the prehistoric to the modern. In addition to taught elements, the programme will encourage students to engage with the subject on a practical basis and will involve fieldtrips to a number of battlefields and other sites relevant to their studies.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The programme’s focus on conflict landscapes makes field trips an integral part of the MSc. Amongst the significant battlefields you will visit are the iconic sites of Bannockburn and Culloden.

  • The programme is based within the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology, which is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for the study of conflict heritage and archaeology.

  • Conflict sites, both ancient and modern, which include battlefields and other sites (such as POW camps, fortifications and war graves) have come to be accepted as important elements of the world’s cultural heritage, and this programme provides an ideal grounding if you are interested in the management of these fields of conflict.

  • You will benefit from a unique portfolio of ongoing research and archive material, including artefacts, historic documents, and other resources; you will also have access to a wide range of specialist archives, museums, professional archaeological units, and scientific institutions.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    The programme consists of three core courses, which will provide a general framework for the study of conflict archaeology and heritage, accompanied by three more specialised optional courses. For the MSc you will produce a dissertation on a specialist topic agreed with your supervisor.

    Core Courses RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS THE ART OF WAR: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES METHOD AND PRACTICE IN CONFLICT HERITAGE

    Optional Courses You need to choose three options in total. The Centre for Battlefield Archaeology provides two: MODERN WARFARE: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY WARFARE BRITISH BATTLEFIELDS: ANALYSIS AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    Up to two options can be selected from any of the specialist courses offered in the Archaeology, War Studies or other relevant programmes.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2151 Conservation professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    History, History of art, Archaeology

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    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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