Archaeology / Film & Television Studies, MA (Hons)

Archaeology examines human interactions with their world through objects, sites, monuments, and landscapes. This degree programme explores cinema and television as key influences on modern culture's enjoyment and knowledge.At the University of Glasgow, students gain practical fieldwork skills in the UK and abroad, including excavations in Europe (e.g., Baltic states, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Spain) and Scotland. The programme emphasises heritage experience, fieldtrips to sites and museums, staff research projects, and placements with organisations like the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland. Film & Television Studies lecturers are leading researchers with ties to Glasgow's cultural sector, enriching teaching via guest talks.Graduates acquire transferable skills valued in banking, law, business, and tourism. Many secure roles in archaeology, heritage (e.g., British Museum, Glasgow Life), media, arts, or unrelated fields like teaching. Recent positions include BBC Studios production coordinator and British Film Institute analyst.