OverviewLearn important techniques and skills archaeologists use to engage with the past.Fieldwork opportunities in the UK or abroad recent examples include excavations of prehistoric settlements in Kazakhstan and environmental archaeology of the Amazon basin.Tailor your degree to your areas of interest, such as exploring specific historical periods of cultures, or examining human bones and artefacts.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.Professional placement available in the UK or abroad. Why Study Abroad?Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in today’s competitive employment environment.