Celtic & Viking Archaeology

Why this degree?

Archaeology at Glasgow has a well-established reputation for innovative studies in Celtic and Viking Archaeology particularly in northern and western Britain. Our interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research is supported by strong links with scholars in the Celtic, Scottish History and Medieval History departments, links which are reflected in many jointly taught courses. The new approaches to early medieval studies developed at Glasgow bring fresh insights into the life and ideas of the period and provide a highly stimulating environment for postgraduate students, who will be exposed to the developing work of internationally-renowned scholars. The Archaeology Subject has particular research strengths in the settlement archaeology and material culture of Celtic, Pictish and Viking peoples and in their the archaeology of kingship and political development. This course offers an introduction to the theoretical and practice approaches to early medieval archaeology, with a wide range of research-led optional modules available, both in archaeology and cognate subjects, which encourage in-depth critical examination of a range of themes.