Scottish Ethnology and Archaeology, MA (Hons)

This innovative joint honours programme in Scottish Ethnology and Archaeology allows you to explore Scotland’s cultural heritage while developing transferable skills applicable to any society. By combining the study of human cultures from the recent past and present with deeper historical analysis, you will gain practical tools to interpret historic artefacts, traditional resources, and digital data. The programme fosters openness to diverse perspectives, essential for global careers, and spans four years of intellectual growth.Scottish Ethnology examines the traditions and expressions of modern societies, uniquely offered as a full undergraduate programme in the UK. You will investigate how customs, language, and beliefs shape identity, drawing on Scotland’s archives—including 33,000 recordings and rare documents—from farming communities to urban life. Complementing this, Archaeology delves into ancient times, building skills in fieldwork and the interpretation of material culture, social relationships, and cultural evolution.