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MA (Hons) Ancient History/Archaeology

University of Glasgow

1 Location : Glasgow Campus

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.

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

85%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 145 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

91%

91% were positive about the teaching on the course.

95%

91%

94%

86%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

89%

87%

85%

74%

79%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

73%

73% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

73%

86%

86%

47%

72%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

91%

91% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

93%

88%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

85%

80%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

80%

94%

84%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

76%

76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

86%

79%

62%

57%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

66% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 150 students (68% 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 may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

75%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 25 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

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

84%

87%

92%

82%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

81%

81% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

82%

82%

89%

76%

76%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

75%

75% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

76%

82%

84%

55%

79%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

92%

82%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

80%

80% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

71%

89%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

74%

74% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

74%

84%

68%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

78%

78% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

79%

82%

72%

61%

Data from 25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 25 students (70% 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

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

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

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

Data for entrants in 2020-22

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

Data from

10 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 Glasgow

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £29,500

Data from

50 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £17,500 - £27,500

Data from

220 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £33,000

Data from

240 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.

75% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of Glasgow are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £27,000

Data from

780 people.

78% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of Glasgow 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.

74% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time History courses

For graduates from University of Glasgow

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £31,000

Data from

40 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000

Data from

180 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,000

Data from

190 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time History graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

385 people.

80% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Glasgow are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £28,000

Data from

635 people.

78% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £33,000

Data from

670 people.

76% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Glasgow 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

92% 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.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

95 students (60% of those who were asked).

75% 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.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (85% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (60% of those who were asked).

56% In highly skilled work

  • 16% Teaching Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

41% In other work

  • 14% Administrative occupations
  • 12% Elementary occupations
  • 6% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Secretarial and related occupations

3% 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 (75% of those who were asked).

40% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Librarians and Related Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Other Educational Professionals
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

60% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Animal care and control services
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

66% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

60 students (61% of those who were asked)

47% Usefulness

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

66% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

48% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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