Archaeology University of Liverpool

Overview

This Archaeology programme from University of Liverpool is great preparation for a research degree or, with the practical skills it covers, for a career in archaeology. The problem solving, analytical and team-working skills you'll gain are transferable to other types of employment.

You will be taught a variety of practical archaeological techniques and cover in depth the prehistory of the Mediterranean region, the Near East and Northern Europe or Classical Archaeology.

Career prospects

The Archaeology MA delivers career opportunities for further study and employment within the field of Archaeology. As a graduate of the MA, you are also well equipped for a wide variety of jobs in private or public sector employment.

The Archaeology MA provides a strong platform from which to progress to further research at PhD level either within the University of Liverpool or at other Universities.

Career opportunities within Archaeology exist in sectors including:

• University
• Museums
• Local government (posts in planning and archaeology)
• Private professional archaeological companies.

With the Archaeology MA you are also well equipped for a wide variety of jobs in sectors such as:

• Finance
• Journalism
• Law
• The police
• Civil Service
• Retail management
• Environmental consultancy
• Teaching
• Tourism and heritage management (where high-level knowledge of archaeology and cultural heritage is a specific advantage).