Studying archaeology
The Graduate View
Archaeology has always been a vocation that offered little in the way of job security. Now, in the wake of the recession and subsequent collapse in new builds and with about a fifth of the archaeological workforce having been laid off in the past year, the outlook is more grim than usual. Exactly how should a graduate proceed into their first position?
Specialisms in archaeology - Choosing a field
The field of archaeology covers the full extent of human existence, through time and across the world. Small wonder it has spawned so many sub-disciplines, theoretical and practical. We look at some of the choices.
Is there a future in studying the past?
Is this the time to pursue a course in archaeology? The word from the field that reaches the Current Archaeology offices is that graduates are disillusioned with their prospects: jobs are scarce, competition is fierce and projects are poorly funded. What's the point?
Courses in archaeology
Paul Middleton, Archaeology tutor at Peterborough Regional College, discusses some of the wide range of courses now available in archaeology.
