We are constantly making new discoveries that change our understanding of past human societies.

At Nottingham, archaeology covers the human story from prehistory to the development of the modern world. Using your foundation knowledge from year one, you will select specialist modules such as human bones or medieval castles to complete your degree.

On this course, you will complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork. This includes taking part in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas.

In the core module, 'Communicating the Past' you will consider how best to present heritage to the public, working in groups to create an interactive activity based on your studies. Recent project titles have included:

Europes Ice Age Hunter-Gatherers – museum exhibition design
Hadrians Wall – an Archaeology Escape Room experience
HMS Royal George – a digital shipwreck tour
Seeking out Nottinghams Past – an Archaeology puzzle game
Travel the Apennine Way – Roman Board Game

We work closely with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, and offer artefact-handling sessions and educational projects at the on-campus University Museum.

Throughout the course, you will gain an understanding of archaeological theory and practice, and a broad view of human culture from around the world. You can also take subsidiary modules from other departments – such as history, philosophy or history of art – or study a language.

Careers overview:
A degree in archaeology gives you a wide range of transferable skills, including:

ability to process and critically evaluate data
applying theoretical and scientific principles to problems
critical analysis and argument
experience of fieldwork, post-excavation and laboratory techniques
ability to interpret spatial data numerical, statistical, IT and analytical skills
strong team working
written, oral and visual communication