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MA (Hons) Architectural History and Archaeology

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in History of art, architecture and design.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

73%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 70 students (68% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

94%

96%

94%

76%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

69%

69% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

79%

75%

79%

48%

61%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

61%

61% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

54%

68%

75%

50%

59%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

79%

79% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

77%

82%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

68% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

69%

67%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

80% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

69%

91%

76%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

68%

68% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

78%

68%

57%

51%

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

41% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 70 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Archaeology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

74%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 20 students (67% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

72%

72% were positive about the teaching on the course.

80%

80%

70%

60%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

58%

58% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

61%

57%

73%

47%

53%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

55%

55% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

51%

81%

64%

30%

47%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

73%

73% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

76%

70%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

61%

61% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

61%

59%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

75%

75% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

67%

83%

71%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

56%

56% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

73%

67%

27%

57%

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

92% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in History of art, architecture and design.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: History of art, architecture and design

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

100 students.

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Archaeology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Archaeology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

35 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time History and archaeology courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in History and archaeology.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

170 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,000

Data from

410 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £41,000

Data from

420 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time History and archaeology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £28,000

Data from

485 people.

33% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £27,000

Data from

780 people.

39% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,500

Data from

825 people.

36% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Archaeology courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£21,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £22,000

Data from

10 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £24,500

Data from

20 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

Typical range: £19,000 - £32,000

Data from

20 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Archaeology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£21,500

Typical range: £19,000 - £22,500

Data from

25 people.

75% of UK-resident Archaeology graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£18,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £21,500

Data from

40 people.

70% of UK-resident Archaeology graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £28,000

Data from

45 people.

65% of UK-resident Archaeology graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

88% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History and archaeology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

375 students (50% of those who were asked).

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Archaeology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History and archaeology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

255 students (50% of those who were asked).

61% In highly skilled work

  • 23% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 7% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 7% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals

35% In other work

  • 9% Administrative occupations
  • 8% Elementary occupations
  • 8% Sales occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

4% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Archaeology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked).

40% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Other Educational Professionals

60% In other work

  • 30% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

69% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-22
    • Data from

      195 students (50% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History and archaeology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

195 students (50% of those who were asked)

39% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

69% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

63% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Archaeology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

10 students (55% of those who were asked)

25% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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