This joint honours programme combines your study of Geography with Archaeology, allowing you to understand the world from the perspective of both academic disciplines.
**Geography**
Geography is the study of how our planet works. Through geography, you can explore biophysical processes, from volcanic eruptions to flooding and landslides.
You can also study the human processes that give shape to cities, states, and communities - all against the backdrop of a changing climate.
You can explore geography:
* as a natural science that examines the Earth's surface processes through physical geography, or
* through the social sciences and humanities as human geography
**The MA Geography**
The Master of Arts (MA) Geography, enables you to specialise in human geography. This discipline is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society.
Human geographers study many different aspects of the modern world. They bring their research to inform on topics such as:
* migration
* mobility
* public health
* deprivation
* urban justice
* indigenous struggles
* land rights
* climate emergency
* everyday life
You'll learn about the relationships between people and their social, cultural, political, and economic worlds.
Our MA in Geography also includes aspects of physical geography, as it is important to understand our impact on the world and our ways of living within it.
The programme is flexible, so you will have opportunities to build your degree around areas that you are most curious or passionate about.
**Archaeology**
Archaeology investigates the human past using material remains such as artefacts and excavated sites to reconstruct the economic, social and cultural life of early societies.
At Edinburgh we have a rich tradition of archaeological teaching and research, specialising in:
* European prehistory
* the early civilisations of the Mediterranean
* the Near East and Egypt
You will be introduced to standard and innovative archaeological techniques and the practice and theory of archaeology. This will include the study of science-based archaeology, the study of animal and human bones and digital applications.
We emphasise the importance of training in practical archaeological skills. You can gain hands-on experience of artefact identification and analysis in practical sessions using artefacts from our own Vere Gordon Childe collection.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
LV74
Institution code:
E56
Campus Name:
Central area campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply.
You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/LV74
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/LV74
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT)
92.0
92 or above with 20 in each section (including Special Home Edition). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Cambridge English Advanced
176 overall with 162 in each component.
Cambridge English Proficiency
176 overall with 162 in each component.
Trinity ISE
ISE II with a distinction in all four components.
You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.For SQA, GCSE and IB students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher: SQA National 5 at C; SQA Standard Grade at 3; SQA Intermediate 1 at A; SQA Intermediate 2 at C; GCSE/IGSCE at C or 4; Level 2 Certificate Grade C or IB Standard Level at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry). We also accept a wider range of international qualifications and tests. English language qualifications must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the degree you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Full details of our English language requirements can be found on our website:
Scotland In 2021-22 the fee level set by the Scottish Government was £1,820. The 2022-23 fee rate is expected to be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2022. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
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Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
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Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
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