Archaeology / English Language & Linguistics, MA (Hons)

Archaeology studies human interactions with their world through objects, sites, monuments, and landscapes. English Language and Linguistics examines the structure and meaning of English, past and present, to illuminate culture, society, and identity.At the University of Glasgow, students acquire practical fieldwork skills via excavations across Europe (e.g., Cyprus, Greece, Italy) and Scotland, plus fieldtrips, staff research projects, and placements with organizations like Historic Environment Scotland and the British Museum. With over 75 years teaching English Language & Linguistics, our experts created the world-leading Historical Thesaurus of English and offer dedicated labs. Graduates pursue heritage roles or careers in media, publishing, speech therapy, teaching, and more, leveraging skills in analysis, teamwork, and communication.