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](https:www.nottingham.ac.ukstudywithusugstudyarticlesexplore-more-articlesartarchaeology-fieldwork.html "Overview of the required fieldwork"), gaining real-world experience while balancing both theory and practice support your studies in our [specialist teaching and research laboratories](https:www.nottingham.ac.ukstudywithusugstudyarticlesexplore-more-articlesartexplore-our-archaeology-labs.html "Explore our archaeology labs") for archaeological science, with the opportunity to work with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre choose your own [module path](https:www.nottingham.ac.ukstudywithusugstudyarticlesexplore-more-articlesartArchaeology_choose_your_own_path.html "Archaeology course options") – from archaeological scientist to heritage research archaeologist, commercial archaeologist or a bit of everything develop your creative and communication skills, with modules including Communicating the Past collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘[Silk Road’ module](https:www.nottingham.ac.ukstudywithusugstudyarticlesexplore-more-articlesartThe-Silk-Road.html "Overview of the Silk Road module") Beginners are welcome on this course You do not need any prior experience in archaeology – our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation. Why choose this course Course highlights Gain practical and professional experience in our [on-campus Museum](https:www.nottingham.ac.uklibrarymuseumindex.aspx "Archaeology museum website") of Archaeology. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules. 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. Proven results 9th in the UK for archaeology (Daily Mail University Guide 2026). The average starting salary for classics and archaeology undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £27,074 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 202223).