Archaeology (Hons) University of Chester

Overview

Archaeology (Hons) from the University of Chester  balances the practical aspects of archaeology, such as fieldwork and laboratory analysis with teaching that spans much of the human past, and with a geographic scope that includes Northwest Europe, the Baltic, Russia and Siberia, and continental North America. This allows you to explore those aspects of the subject that interest you most, while developing a suite of transferable skills that are relevant for whichever career path you choose.  

Career Prospects

One of the great strengths of our archaeology course is the range of skills that you will develop. These include the ability to analyse and interpret data from a wide range of quantitative and qualitative sources, to think critically, and to work collaboratively as part of a team. These are transferable skills and are valued by employers both within and outside of the Archaeology and Heritage sectors. 

A wide range of career paths are open to graduates with archaeology degrees. Archaeology is a thriving industry, and some graduates go on to work as professional archaeologists, undertaking excavations ahead of major construction and development projects, or as consultants providing advice to developers. Others work in the heritage sector, helping to curate and present the past to wider audiences. However, many use the skills they have learnt to develop careers in other sectors, such as the civil service, primary and secondary school education, accountancy, the police force and armed forces, or set up their own businesses.