BA (Hons) Archaeology at Canterbury Christ Church University

Explore the past and prepare for your future with a BA (Hons) Archaeology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Study archaeology across a range of time periods and places, whilst developing the practical skills and critical thinking needed to work in today's professional archaeology and heritage sectors. Based in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll learn in one of the UK’s most historically rich locations.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study archaeology across multiple historical periods and global locations. Analyse evidence using lab techniques, excavation, and remote surveys. Core modules include Year 1: The Archaeological Apprentice, Prehistoric Worlds, Trojans to Romans, Medieval Matters, Success Modules; Year 2: Crafting the Past, Bodies of Evidence, The Field Archaeologist, Interdisciplinary modules; Year 3: The Professional Archaeologist, Realising Research, Dig to Dialogue, A Future in Ruins?, Major Project: Archaeology.

Career pathways

Our degree in Archaeology equips you with valuable skills in critical thinking, data analysis, research, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving - opening doors to a wide range of careers both within and beyond the discipline. As Kent’s only single-honours Archaeology course, we offer leading training in the region and maintain strong links with commercial archaeology firms and heritage organisations.

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