Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or equivalent in Archaeology or a related subject. We also consider applicants who have a 2:2 degree and relevant work experience.
Other qualifications and experience, Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant professional experience in this field will be considered. Candidates lacking sufficient previous experience will be required to spend at least three weeks prior to entry on either one of the department’s own training excavations or another approved project. To find out if your experience or qualifications are appropriate, please contact the Course Director. We normally interview applicants before making an offer.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components
Duolingo, 110, minimum 110 in production and 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components
TOEFL, 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Establish wide-ranging, advanced practical skills, while gaining a deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of the logistical challenges, legal requirements and ethics involved in archaeological fieldwork.
This challenging and rewarding course offers you the perfect blend of theory and practice, devised to meet demand for professional training in the UK and worldwide. It will give you a thorough knowledge of how, and why, archaeological fieldwork has arrived at its current state and acquaint you with the key methods employed in modern fieldwork, analysis and dissemination. You'll learn to think strategically about project design and tactically about project implementation.
You'll build a deeper understanding of the theoretical, legislative and ethical context of archaeological fieldwork while you study among a community of practitioners that is unrivalled in the UK.
As well as learning from leading figures in the field, you'll be supervised by our experienced, well-connected staff. There are also opportunities for placement experience with professional archaeological organisations, further developing the skills and knowledge essential for varied archaeological careers and research.
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Modules
Core modules
Your core modules will cover topics such as:
Gathering Field Archaeology Data
Analysing Field Archaeology Data
Option modules
You'll choose from a range of option modules. Examples may include:
Analysis and Visualisation
Sustainability II: Understanding Sustainability as Change Through Time
Experimental Archaeology Design and Practice
Artefacts from Excavation
Geophysical Survey
Landscape and Earthworks Survey
Archaeologist
Academic researcher
Conservator
Heritage manager
Museum education officer
Geophysical surveyor
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
