Archaeology The University of Manchester

Overview

In the Archaeology programme offered at The University of Manchester you will study past people through science. It analyses artefacts, texts, inscriptions, architecture, human remains, and landscapes. In the course, you will cover Egypt, the Near East, the Mediterranean, the British Isles, and North-West Europe.

You will work in the department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology (CAHAE). You will have a great chance to use staff expertise in material culture, ancient history, language, and literature. Staff are also experts in the fields on the subjects of social complexity, ancient writing, belief systems, and funerary rites.

You'll explore artefacts, buildings, and old texts. You'll handle our object collections in our labs and get exclusive access to the archives and experts of the Manchester Museum. You'll also go on trips to amazing sites.

Fieldwork training is key to all the courses. You will join expert research teams across the UK to dig for at least four weeks.

Career opportunities

Past students have worked on sites of global importance, such as Stonehenge, Star Carr, and Easter Island. They have uncovered everything from the first British Mesolithic art to a Viking boat burial in Scotland.

All the courses involve the development of strong transferable skills, encouraging students to think logically to interpret and analyse information and data.

A degree in Archaeology will give you the ability to communicate well. It will show a deep understanding of varied cultures and societies, preparing you for a career in many industries.