Archaeological Science

Overview

• Fieldwork opportunities in the UK or abroad
• Gain insight into the nuts and bolts of scientific approaches, their contexts of application, their strengths and limitations
• Learn how to interpret and critique datasets using both published datasets and those you will produce yourself over the course of your studies
• Exeter is unique in its setting, surrounded by some of the country’s richest archaeological sites. We also have outstanding on-site facilities for practical work and research, including a variety of laboratories, and an extensive reference collection.

Your future

Archaeology combines humanities and scientific disciplines, providing good opportunities to develop the skills that are attractive to employers. This Archaeological Science programme at The University of Exeter is designed to develop your skills of analysis, assessment and interpretation, as well as the production of written and oral reports. Teamwork, problem solving, analysis, research, presentation and organisational skills are all developed through a programme that is both practical and theoretical. Your employability skills are also enhanced through a range of careers initiatives we offer that are specific to the profession, including ‘professional modules’ involving work experience.