Archaeology postgraduate degrees in South West England

3 universities offer 23 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate archaeology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Bournemouth University

1 archaeology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 21st
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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I think the best one is about how you learn more about the industry work, can easily get access to things and meet new friends that you might keep for life. Worst is when I start not going to lectures , the units become more complicating.

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MSc Bioarchaeology
clock icon 1 year full time
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Modules
Year 1
  • Archaeology of Human Remains
  • Principles and Methods in Human Osteology
  • Principles and Methods in Zooarchaeology
  • Research Project
  • Applications of Zooarchaeological Science
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University of Bristol

2 archaeology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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I enjoyed the course and it’s structure. I believe, that it set me up well for my research project and gave me the skills that employers are looking for. The worse aspect was the lack of time for activities outside of studying. Lectures and assignments took up most of the day and evening, especially during coursework and exam season.

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University of Exeter

20 archaeology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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WUSCA ranking: 53th
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Lovely nature-based campus and close-knit community feel, as it is so small compared to my undergrad in Bristol. The ecology department is amazing – kind and engaging lectures and guest lecturer seminars for wider context. Improvements – bus prices are high. It would be amazing if there was a full-size pool. Dance studio access for both Exeter and Falmouth students.

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MPhil Archaeology
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PhD Archaeology
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