Archaeology
Archaeology Short Courses.

We will be offering some in-person courses, as well as a selection of online courses too. Please note:
- Our in-person courses will follow the latest Scottish Government and University of Edinburgh guidance on health and hygiene in teaching spaces. More details will be made available prior to the start of a course.
- Our online courses will continue to offer a learning experience for those unable to attend in-person classes. For more information about learning online with us, please see our Learning Remotely FAQs.
In-person courses
An Introduction to Archaeology
- Monday, 26 September (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks *Credit* (Course fee: £196/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 28 September (18:30-20:00) 10 weeks (Course fee: £196/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Thursday, 29 September (14:10-16:00) 10 weeks (Course fee: £155/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Online courses
Archaeology of the Near East (Online)
- Tuesday, 27 September (19:30-20:30) 10 weeks *Credit* (Course fee: £196/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
In person courses
Aspects of Ancient Near Eastern Demonology
- Wednesday, 18 January (18:30-20:20) 5 weeks (Course fee: £77/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Thursday, 19 January (14:10-16:00) 10 weeks (Course fee: £155/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Introduction to Archaeology: Digging Deeper
- Monday, 23 January 2023 February (18:30-20:20) 5 weeks (Course fee: £77/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 22 February (18:30-20:20) 5 weeks (Course fee: £77/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Online courses
Archaeology of Ritual (Online)
- Tuesday, 17 January (18:30-20:30) 10 weeks (Course fee: £155/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Term 3 (April to June 2023)
In-person courses
The Vikings of the North Atlantic
- Thursday, 20 April (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks (Course fee: £155/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
World Mythologies (2-day version)
- Thursday, 22 and Friday, 23 June (10:00-16:00) 2-day course (Course fee: £77/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Important Information
For enquiries about the content of the courses in this subject area, please contact Course Organiser, Dr Sally Crumplin by email: hist.ahist.arch.col@ed.ac.uk.
For all general enquiries, please contact us by email COL@ed.ac.uk.