From the Aztecs and Maya to Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire and the medieval world, you'll study the story of human activity and the origins of civilisation. You'll gain an understanding of how human societies came into being, how and why they changed over time, and the underlying reasons for human diversity today. In your final year, you'll develop in-depth knowledge and skills in a specific area of archaeology.

Archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains. This integrated undergraduate and master's degree will teach you the many methods and techniques we use to find, excavate and investigate historical sites and materials.

During your master's in archaeology, you'll learn how to handle, describe and interpret archaeological objects and data. As you become more confident, you'll recognise and interpret your finds in the field and carry out advanced archaeological techniques.

The undergraduate grounding (following the framework of the BA in Archaeology) will give you a foundation in archaeology. The final postgraduate archaeology year enables you to develop your own interests in specialist fields so that you can target the career path you want to follow. For example, you could choose to explore the archaeologist profession in commercial archaeology or the museums and heritage sector.

This master's degree in archaeology is flexible so you can choose your own path. You'll have options to focus on areas like:

• museums and heritage management
• studying human and animal bones
• environmental impact assessment
• maritime archaeology

We have a purpose-built archaeology building, equipped with the latest science-based laboratories. You'll gain hands-on experience with archaeological artefacts and materials, and receive the practical training needed for a career in professional archaeology.

Postgraduate archaeology courses teach a wide range of transferable skills such as:

• evidence-based reasoning
• problem-solving
• project management

An archaeology degree is excellent preparation for future employment, offering a balance of sciences and arts, and providing a range of practical and intellectual components. With a highly respected degree that demonstrates your intellectual and problem-solving capabilities, plus transferable team-work, project management and evidence-based research skills, you'll be welcome in a wide range of other sectors. This degree is also a great foundation for further study at PhD level.

Our archaeology graduates move into a wide range of industries, including:

• professional archaeology
• museums and the heritage sector
• cartography and aerial photography
• animation and virtual reality game design
• police and forensic services
• the NHS
• local government and planning