Archaeology BA (Hons)

As an Archaeology student at Nottingham, you will:


- gain a critical understanding of archaeological methods and why they matter in today’s world


- explore the development of human societies, from ancient times to the modern day, spanning Britain, Europe, the Mediterranean and beyond


- develop practical skills that employers value – from analytical thinking and communication to teamwork and hands-on experience


- complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork, gaining real-world experience while balancing both theory and practice


- support your studies in our specialist teaching and research laboratories for archaeological science, with the opportunity to work with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre


Why choose this course?


1. Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)


2. 100% of students from the Department of Classics and Archaeology said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)


3. Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience in archaeology – our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation


4. Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus Museum of Archaeology


5. Choose your own module path – from archaeological scientist to heritage research archaeologist, commercial archaeologist or a bit of everything


6. Develop your creative and communication skills, with modules including Communicating the Past


7. Collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘Silk Road’ module


8. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules


9. Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities


You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Engaged Arts

All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.