Archaeology
Dig deep into the past and develop your skills with our dynamic range of archaeology courses.
You’ll learn from expert archaeology staff based at Cnoc Soilleir, who work as part of the wider University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute team.
The Archaeology Institute is a world-class teaching and research organisation dedicated to advancing our understanding of the historic environment through the creation, interpretation, and dissemination of archaeological knowledge.
Our Uist staff include specialists in late Hebridean prehistory, landscape and island archaeology, palaeoenvironmental research, and digital heritage.
Archaeology Courses
Our Archaeology department offers a diverse HE programme with flexible delivery.
- BA (Hons) Archaeology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Archaeology & Criminology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Archaeology & Literature (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Archaeology & Sociology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Archaeology & Theology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Archaeology & Theology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BSc (Hons) Archaeological Science (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Archaeology with Gaelic Studies (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BSc (Hons) Archaeological Science (Online Virtual Classroom with Residentials)
- BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Environmental Studies (Online Virtual Classroom with Residentials)
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Archaeology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Geography and Archaeology (Online Virtual Classroom with Residentials)
- BA (Hons) History and Archaeology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology (Online Virtual Classroom)
- NEW: CPD Award Archaeology and Local Studies SCQF 7 (Face-to-face or Online Virtual Classroom)
Digital Heritage Projects
The UHI North, West and Hebrides Archaeology team specialises in digital heritage, using innovative techniques to bring the past to life. Their work explores how digital tools, such as 3D reconstructions, augmented reality, and interactive media, can enhance the interpretation and accessibility of archaeological sites.
One of their most prominent projects is Uist Unearthed, part of the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project, developed in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. This cutting-edge initiative created an augmented reality app that brings five archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way to life, using decades of excavation data. A touring multimedia exhibition has also taken the project beyond Uist, reaching audiences at venues including Kildonan Museum, the British Museum, and the EDF Festival.
