Archaeology / Environmental Geoscience, BSc (Hons)

Archaeology examines human interactions with their world through objects, sites, monuments, and landscapes. Environmental Geoscience studies interactions between natural geological processes, human activities, and environments, emphasizing sustainable futures by addressing climate change, water resources, pollution, landscape change, and hazards. Students apply Earth system knowledge to real-world socio-environmental problems, preparing for careers in geo-environmental consultancy, engineering, water management, geological hazards, and renewable energy.At the University of Glasgow, gain practical fieldwork skills in the UK and abroad (e.g., Baltic states, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Spain; Scottish projects). Participate in fieldtrips, staff research, excavations, archives, and placements with heritage organizations. Flexible programs allow specialization after an integrated first two years, with specialized geo-environmental courses and UK fieldwork. Graduates secure roles in heritage (e.g., National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, British Museum) and geo-environmental firms (e.g., Atkins Realis, BAM Nuttall Ltd, Scottish Water), leveraging transferable skills like teamwork and critical analysis.