Archaeology BSc (Hons): V402

Archaeology is the study of how people in the past interacted with their world, through a detailed study of their objects, sites, monuments and landscapes.You will have the opportunity to gain practical fieldwork skills in the UK and abroad. Recent students have worked on excavation projects across Europe and the Near East, including the Baltic states, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, and on high-profile projects within Scotland.

For Entry in 2027

You should refer to the entry requirements for both subjects and the degree award when applying for a joint honours degree programme. The higher entry requirement (where applicable) and additional requirements must be met for both subjects.

Summary of entry requirements for Archaeology

Applicants to MA/MA(SocSci)

Scottish Higher entry requirements

• BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
• Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
• Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
• Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).

Scottish Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

• MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
• MD40: AABB*
• Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-level standard entry requirements

• AAB – BBB
• Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.

IB standard entry requirements

• 34 (6,5,5)
• Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.

Applicants to BSc

Scottish Higher entry requirements

• BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
• Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
• Typically offers will be made at AAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
• Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects at AA (AB or BA may be considered).

Scottish Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

• MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
• MD40: AABB*
• Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-level standard entry requirements

• AAB – BBB
• Additional requirements: A-level Science subject at Grade B.

IB standard entry requirements

• 32 (5,5,5)
• Additional requirements: HL Science subject.

Entry requirements for advanced entry to Archaeology

Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes. Not all joint honours subjects are available for advanced entry and applications to joint honours programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

Scottish Higher requirements for advanced entry

• Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.

A-Level requirements for advanced entry

• A*A*A

IB requirements for advanced entry

• 38 points

Admissions guidance

• Find out more about entry requirements and alternative qualifications

English language

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.