Archaeology BA Honours

Course overview

Explore the world of Archaeology at Newcastle University, on the doorstep of Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site

We make full use of our unique location by providing a range of fieldwork and fieldtrip opportunities.

Our Archaeology degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK)

On our programme you'll:

• gain a thorough understanding of archaeology, from prehistory to the recent past.
• explore how archaeology has changed our understanding of the past
• learn specialist analytical techniques
• focus on specific cultures or global regions

You’ll also have the freedom to shape your own Archaeology journey. You can choose to graduate with one of the following:

• BA in Archaeology
• BSc in Archaeology (subject to choosing Archaeological Science modules)

There is no need to select a particular route before you start. As you progress through your degree you’ll choose from a range of modules and tailor your options to suit your interests.

Based alongside Historians and Classicists, we also have interdisciplinary modules on offer that allow you to explore the intersections between archaeology and other fields of study.

With cutting edge laboratory facilities, an on-campus museum and plenty of fieldwork opportunities (in the UK and abroad) we ensure you develop essential practical skills as well as those of a researcher, preparing you for various careers, including those in the heritage sector and beyond.

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Your future

Some of our graduates opt for careers in the heritage sector working for government, museums and private consultancies, such as:

• English Heritage
• National Trust
• British Museum
• National Parks
• Headland Archaeology
• Wardell Armstrong Archaeology Services
• MOLA Headland Infrastructure
• Northern Archaeological Associates
• Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited

As an archaeology student at Newcastle University, you'll develop a wide range of transferable skills, due to the interdisciplinary and investigative nature of the subject, which are highly sought by employers.

Graduates use their team-working, project management and analytical skills to work in fields such as:

• archivists
• information technologists
• specialist librarians
• researchers

These skills are especially valued in industries such as publishing, broadcasting and public relations. Some students also become teachers, lawyers, or start their own businesses.

Read more about our graduate career paths