Archaeology : Further study

A 2011 HESA survey of 2010 graduates indicates that six months after graduation around a quarter of archaeology graduates had gone on to further study, with a further 7% combining work and study. The majority of these were studying for a higher degree and a range of courses can be entered including specialist areas of archaeology such as human osteology and palaeopathology, as well as related subject areas such as geophysics. A PhD is often necessary for a career in archaeological research or an academic career.

Archeology graduates have also pursued courses of professional training in law, teaching, nursing and environmental health.

Short courses and distance learning to improve your career prospects and to keep your skills and knowledge up to date are available through the Institute for Archaeologists (IfA)  and the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) .

These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgrad study and search courses and research to identify your options.

Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.