Archaeology, BA (Hons)

As an Archaeology student at the University of Nottingham, you will gain a critical understanding of archaeological methods and their relevance today, explore human societal development from antiquity to modernity across Britain, Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond, and develop employer-valued skills in analysis, communication, teamwork, and hands-on practice. You will complete 20 days of fieldwork, balancing theory and practice, and access specialist laboratories, including opportunities with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre.Ranked in the UK Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024), with 100% student satisfaction in teaching clarity (National Student Survey 2024), this course welcomes beginners and offers flexible module paths—from archaeological science to heritage or commercial archaeology—plus experience in the on-campus Museum of Archaeology, international 'Silk Road' collaboration, 'Engaged Arts' modules on real-world challenges, and placements support. A Foundation Year option is available via UCAS for those facing entry barriers.