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Archaeology 

We were the first Archaeology department in the United Kingdom and our research and teaching are renowned across the world. Our degrees are academically challenging and include practical work in the field.

Students' employability prospects benefit from our strong links with archaeological, heritage and other employers in the region.

Undergraduate courses

Masters degrees

Postgraduate research opportunities

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PhD hub

Visit our PhD hub to find out about our PhD programmes, studentships and more.

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Our archaeological research focuses on; archaeology of human origins, early village societies abnd mediterranean archaeology.

Current PhD topics

We have a thriving postgraduate community where students can conduct research in a wide range of specialised fields.