Archaeology Newcastle University

Overview

Join the Archaeology programme from Newcastle University and immerse yourself in a region rich with prehistoric, Roman, medieval, and post-medieval heritage.

Experience a dynamic learning environment with field trip opportunities that bring our rich archaeological landscape to life, and engage directly with archaeology through visits to our on-campus museum, Great North Museum: Hancock, which houses world-class collections that are essential to your learning experience.

The Archaeology Master's has one general, and six specialist pathways. You can therefore select a pathway to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations. As well as the main ‘Archaeology’ pathway, you can choose from:

• Prehistoric Archaeology

• Classical Archaeology: Greek and Roman

• Roman Frontier Studies

• Late Antique, Medieval and Byzantine Archaeology

• Historical Archaeology

• Archaeology, Artefacts and Technologies

Career opportunities

The Archaeology provides you with outstanding skills and the ability to enter a range of professions. You'll gain advanced skills in:

• research

• project management

• archaeological method and theory

• communication

• problem-solving

• responsibility/leadership

• team work

• time management