Studying archaeology at university
Example course modules
- Analysis of artefacts
- Apocalypse then: 14th century
- Birth of modern Europe
- Wales: princes to Tudors
- Archaeological excavation
- Introduction to prehistory
- Patterns of the past
- Rethinking archaeology: theory and interpretation
- Interpreting sites and landscapes
- Brooches, beads, swords and shields: early medieval culture
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 9 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about archaeology
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- history
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Natural and social science professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Field archaeologist
- Exhibitions curator
- Appraiser/valuer
Other real-life job examples
- Historic buildings inspector
- Social sciences researcher
- Youth project leader
What employers like about this subject
A degree in archaeology will let you develop subject-specific skills that include how to use and interpret very diverse sources of evidence; good fieldwork, post-excavation and laboratory skills, and how to collect and interpret complex data. An archaeology student can also develop useful transferable skills that include IT, numeracy, communication, negotiating and influencing, team-working, research and self-motivation. These skills are in demand from employers including archaeology and heritage, museums, universities, accountancy and audit, defence, hospitals and government.
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