Archaeological Science

Unique course which provides training in the theory and practice of archaeological scientific methods to investigate the past fieldwork opportunities in the uk or abroad gain insight into the nuts and bolts of scientific approaches, their contexts of application, their strengths and limitations learn how to interpret and critique datasets using both published datasets and those you will produce yourself over the course of your studies exeter is unique in its setting, surrounded by some of the country’s richest archaeological sites. we also have outstanding on-site facilities for practical work and research, including a variety of laboratories, and an extensive reference collection.

Fieldwork is an essential part of our undergraduate archaeology courses and you will have the opportunity to attend regular trips to museums, archives and archaeological sites. all students have the opportunity to spend time in the field, usually over the summer between the first and second year. this will often take place on a university-led excavation, but students may also register on approved external digs. excavation may take you far from home, or just around the corner; over recent years exeter students have experienced fieldwork in as diverse locations as argentina, sri lanka, kazakhstan, south dakota,texas, hungary and here in devon. in some cases, fieldwork may consist of archaeological work in a museum rather than excavation.

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The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers. should you want to progress onto a career in the archaeology, heritage or museum sectors, the archaeological science degree at exeter will equip you with the skills which you will need to succeed. you will have the opportunity to progress to a wide range of careers in areas, such as archaeological research and consultancy, conservation, local government planning, commercial labs and units, education, business, finance and defence.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Exeter has partnerships with the following companies: