BA Archaeology

Course Overview This Archaeology degree offers a dynamic blend of rigorous academic study and extensive hands-on fieldwork, preparing you for a professional career in uncovering the past. You will learn essential techniques for investigating historical sites and analyzing artifacts, with the unique opportunity to tailor your studies to specialized interests like bioarchaeology or specific ancient cultures. The program is enhanced by its location in Exeter, which provides unparalleled access to some of the UK's most significant archaeological sites and state-of-the-art on-campus facilities. Key Program Highlights Gain essential practical techniques through hands-on fieldwork in the UK or at international sites. Customize your degree by specializing in areas like human osteology, artefact analysis, or specific historical periods. Learn in a unique setting surrounded by Britain's richest archaeological sites and outstanding on-campus laboratories. Participate in global excavation projects, such as prehistoric settlements in Kazakhstan or research in the Amazon basin. Enhance your career prospects with an optional professional placement year in the UK or abroad.