BA (Hons) Archaeology at Newcastle University

Uncover secrets of the human past with an Archaeology BA Honours degree, and develop the analytical and critical-thinking skills vital in a range of careers. We make full use of our unique location by providing a range of fieldwork and field trip opportunities. There's no need to select a particular route before you start.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of History Classics and Archaeology  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll engage with a range of archaeological techniques used to understand the past, focusing on case studies from prehistory to the recent past. This includes the unique interdisciplinary module 'Stuff: Living in a Material World.' On this module you'll think about the relationships formed between people and their things. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Archaeological Science, Introduction to Archaeology, Prehistoric Britain, The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century, Stuff: living in a material world, Archaeological Theory and Interpretation, Fieldwork and Post-Excavation: Archaeology in the UK, Modules, Dissertation in Archaeological Science, Dissertation in Archaeology: Research as Professional Practice.

Career pathways

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. These skills are especially valued in industries such as publishing, broadcasting and public relations. Graduate roles and employers include: English Heritage; National Trust; British Museum; National Parks; Headland Archaeology; Wardell Armstrong Archaeology Services; MOLA Headland Infrastructure; Northern Archaeological Associates; Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited; archivists.

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