A look at what an education in archaeology involves for prospective students There is no denying archaeology is a topic that continues to grow in popularity; just turn on thetelevision and have a look at an evening’s schedule – there will be at least one programme (probably more!) on archaeology. Certainly, it is an increasingly [...]
Mastering the Past – Studying Archaeology
May 11, 2012 By Filed Under: Advice, Education Advice, Specialisms, Studying archaeology
Plymouth University with Truro College
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BSc
This course is delivered by Truro College, this one year programme is equivalent to the final year of a degree course. Students should have already completed a Foundation Degree or HND in a relevant subject. The programme contains extensive fieldwork, museum work and artefact care, providing the opportunity for students to undertake surveys and discover [...]
Leicester, University of
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Ancient History and Archaeology BA,
History and Archaeology BA,
The School’s teaching covers all periods from the early Stone Age to Industrial Archaeology as well as Science in Archaeology and Greek and Roman History. Students have the opportunity to participate in training excavations. ULAS, the University of Leicester Archaeological Services, is the School’s fieldwork unit. Fieldwork projects include Neolithic Avebury, and landscape studies in [...]
Nottingham, University of
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Single honours:
Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Joint Honours:
Archaeology and Art History BA,
Archaeology and Geography BA,
Ancient History and Archaeology BA,
Archaeology and Classical Civilisations BA,
Archaeology and History BA,
Viking Studies BA,
Nottingham’s Department of Archaeology, one of six departments in the School of Humanities, has expanded significantly in recent years and provides a vibrant environment and extensive facilities for those wishing to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate study in archaeology.
Liverpool University, School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Single Honours:
Archaeology BA,
Archaeology Bsc,
Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations BA,
Evolutionary Anthropology BSc
Egyptology BA,
Joint Honours:
Geography and Archaeology BA
Based on the original Institute of Archaeology at Liverpool this is one of the oldest departments in Britain, with extensive museum and archive collections based on 100 years of research in the Near East, Egypt, Classical archaeology and human evolution. Currently offers a diverse selection of undergraduate and post graduate degree programes acorss the archaeological [...]
Winchester, University College
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeological Practice BSc,
Archaeology BSc,
Archaeology BA,
Ancient and Medieval Archaeology and Art BA,
There are about 60 students per year taking BA Archaeology and BA Archaeological Practice at this thriving university college. Field work and practical archaeology are a particular focus. MA courses and research degrees also offered.
Southampton University, Dept of Archaeology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BSc,
Archaeology BA,
Archaeology and Geography BA,
Archaeology and History BA,
Courses include single honours archaeology, both BA and BSc, and combined honours, combining archaeology with history or geography. Excavations and projects: over 20 projects covering the World , including Purbeck Landscape Project, Dorset; Maritime Project, S. England and Channel Islands and an Isle of Wight survey project.
Sheffield University, Department of Archaeology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Single Honours:
Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Classical and Historical Archaeology BA
Joint Honours:
Archaeology and History BA,
Archaeology and Slavonic Studies BA,
Archaeology and Hispanic Studies BA,
Archaeology and French BA,
Archaeology and German BA,
Archaeology, Religion, Theology and the Bible BA,
A leading research and teaching Department housed in a custom-designed building with laboratories and spacious research school accommodation. The Department was founded in 1976 and has now grown to become the largest Department of Archaeology outside London.
Reading University, Department of Archaeology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology Bsc,
Ancient History and Archaeology BA,
Archaeology and Classical Studies BA,
Archaeology and History BA,
Archaeology and Italian BA,
Chemistry with Archaeology BSc,
Reading has a friendly and energetic Department of Archaeology, with an international reputation in research and teaching. They have their own modern building and as part of the School of Human and Environmental Sciences, have access to a wide range of excellent scientific facilities, laboratories and expertise.
Glasgow University, Department of Archaeology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Archaeology and Earth Science BSc,
Archaeology and Geography BSc,
Archaeological Studies BSc,
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses offered in Archaeology leading to Degrees of MA or BSc or MLitt. GUARD is the research and contract section of the department and provides archaeological services at all levels (desk studies, field surveys, excavations, etc).
Durham, University of
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations BA,
Archaeology and Ancient History BA,
Archaeology and Anthropology BA,
Rated as one of the top 100 universities in the world, Durham’s archaeology courses cover a wide range of topics. The department runs training excavations in Co Durham & Northumberland. Fieldwork projects in Syria, Romania, Egypt, France and India as well as in the UK.
Central Lancashire, University of
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BSc,
UCLan offer a new BSc (Hons) degree in archaeology that combines hands-on practicals with lectures and fieldwork. Particular specialisms include the study of prehistoric artefacts, past perceptions of landscapes, human evolution, and the protection and interpretation of important archaeological sites.
Cardiff University, School of History & Archaeology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology & Ancient History BA,
Archaeology & Medieval History BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology BSc,
With over two dozen lecturers, technicians, administrators and researchers, a large undergraduate contingent and a substantial population of Masters and Doctoral students, Cardiff is the largest archaeology department in the region and one of the longest established in the UK.
Bradford University, Department of Archaeological Sciences
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Archaeological Sciences BSc,
The Department of Archaeological Sciences has been awarded “excellence” in the recent round of teaching quality assessments, and is rated 5 (out of 5*) for research. It combines these two strengths to offer degrees with a unique blend of archaeology and natural sciences. We offer undergraduate BSc courses in Archaeology, Archaeological Sciences, Forensic and Archaeological [...]
Bournemouth University, Archaeology & Historic Enviroment Group
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology and Anthropology BSc,
Prehistoric and Roman Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Archaeological, Anthropological and Forensic Sciences BSC,
Undergraduate programmes include: Foundation Degree in Field Archaeology, BSc Archaeology, BSc Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, BA Archaeology and Prehistory, BA Roman Archaeology, BSc Field Archaeology, BSc Heritage Conservation, BSc Heritage Conservation & Tourism and BSc Marine Archaeology. A wide range of MSc programmes available. Projects include: Billown Neolithic Landscape project, Isle of Man; Allen Valley [...]
University College London, Institute of Archaeology
April 17, 2011 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA,
Archaeology BSc,
Archaeology and Anthrpology BA,
Egyptian Archaeology BA,
Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA,
Ancient History and Egyptology BA,
UCL is the largest archaeological department in the country and offers an exceptionally wide range of topics covering both archaeological practice and cultural area studies.
Aberdeen University
September 28, 2009 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BSc,
The Department of Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen was established in October 2007, and as such is the youngest institution of its kind in Britain and is now the second-largest Department of Archaeology in Scotland, after Glasgow.
York University, Dept of Archaeology
November 30, 1999 By Filed Under: Universities
Undergraduate courses: Archaeology BA ,
Archaeology BSc,
Heritage Studies BA ,
Historical Archaeology BA,
Bioarchaeology BSc,
York has long been renowned for its expertise in the archaeology of the last 2000 years. Now it is extending its range back to the Palaeolithic and will be including far more prehistory in its undergraduate syllabus than previously. An Archaeology Data Service and electronic journal Internet Archaeology are based at the department as is [...]
