Archaeology

Entry requirements

You would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) and a taught postgraduate (MA/MSc) in Archaeology or a related subject, at ‘merit'. Students with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Our research covers a wide range of chronological, thematic and geographical areas, ranging from early prehistory to the present day. Particular areas of strength include:

• human-plant-animal relations through palaeoanthropology, archaeobotany and zooarchaeology
• the study of archaeological materials and ancient technology and production; the scientific analysis of glass
• mediterranean prehistory
• later prehistory of Europe
• underwater archaeology
• roman archaeology of the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the north-west provinces
• the Archaeology of Late Antiquity
• early medieval Archaeology in Britain and north-western Europe
• later medieval and post-medieval Archaeology
• the Archaeology of standing buildings.