Our Archaeology and Anthropology Courses
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Why study Archaeology at the University of Reading?
Caitlin, a final-year BA Museum Studies and Archaeology student, explains why she chose to study at the University of Reading.

What is the Archaeology Field School?
The Field School is compulsory for BA Archaeology and BA Archaeology and Anthropology courses; and optional for all other undergraduate archaeology courses.

Get ready for Archaeology at Reading
Students and academics discuss what makes Archaeology at Reading special.

Caitlin’s study abroad experience
Museum Studies and Archaeology finalist, Caitlin, completed a semester abroad at Aarhus University, Denmark.

Hear from an alumnus!
We spoke to a University of Reading alumnus, Josh Hargreaves, about how the skills he gained through the Archaeology Field School helped him to settle in to his first job after university.

Jonathan’s experience studying BA Archaeology
Final year student, Jonathan, talks about his experience in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Reading.

Leaf’s experience studying at Reading
Final year student, Leaf, shares their experience of being a part of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Reading.

Jenny Harris: Empowered by enabled fieldwork
Discover how the Enabled Fieldwork Group has empowered Jenny to take part in fieldwork in her own way, helping her to realise her strengths and understand her limitations.

Things we love about the Field School
We talked to three current Archaeology students to find out about the types of tasks they have enjoyed whilst working at the Cookham site.

Exploring sustainability through Archaeology and Anthropology at Reading
We’re proud to be playing a sector-leading role in addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. Second-year student, Frey, talks about how this is incorporated through teaching.

Life in the Department of Archaeology
Joint-honours student, Caitlin, looks back at her three years at the University of Reading and reflects on the community within the Department of Archaeology.

Support for students
Find out how staff in the Department of Archaeology support students, on both an academic and personal level, alongside support offered by the Archaeology student society, RUined.

Cassie shares what she enjoys about her course
Archaeology student, Cassie, takes time out from her study abroad experience to talk about what she enjoys about studying at the University of Reading.

Cookham Field School
Museum Studies and Archaeology final-year student, Caitlin, reflects on when she took part in the Department of Archaeology's Cookham Field School in the summer between year one and two.

Darrah talks about her professional placement year
Learn about final year student, Darrah's experience working for Archaeological Research Services during her integrated placement year.

Matthew Abel: Making a dream into a reality
Matthew graduated from the University of Reading in 2018 with first-class honours in BA Museum Studies and Archaeology. He now works as a Collections Move Officer at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Why Ewan chose to study at Reading
Learn more about BA Archaeology and Anthropology student, Ewan's experience.

Why Molly chose to study at Reading
Molly explains how one of the main reasons she came to Reading was because of the support available.

Leo Griffiths: Turning theory into practice
Leo completed a voluntary three-week work experience placement at the end of his third year, working alongside the pottery specialist at the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA).

Caitlin Johnson: An international perspective
Caitlin came to the UK to study BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year. Discover what she enjoyed about Year 0 and her transition to Year 1.

Alfie Peters: Making the most of optional modules
Discover how BA Archaeology and Anthropology student, Alfie Peters, used optional modules throughout his degree to create a personalised career pathway.

Why Shona chose to study at Reading
Learn more about BA Museum Studies and Archaeology student, Shona's experience.

Rizwan Ahmad: Shaping the new generation of archaeologists
Learn how Rizwan's time at Reading has shaped him and helped rapidly progress his career in the field up to his current role as Head of Research at Barker Langham.

Marcie Weeks: A community with a difference
Marcie shares how she's enjoyed being part of a like-minded and passionate community at Reading.

Jasmine MacFarlane: Managing a successful work-life balance
Reflecting on her time at university, Jasmine, talks about the value in having an Academic Tutor, and how they are key to supporting students with academic, personal or professional development.

Why Rachel chose to study at Reading
Learn more about BA Archaeology and History student, Rachel's experience.

Mia Dare: Gaining new perspectives on our world
Discover how the course has helped Mia to gain new perspectives on our world.

RUined Archaeology Student Society
Head to the Reading Students' Union website to find out more about the RUined Society and its committee.
What else does Archaeology and Anthropology have to offer?

#1 in the UK for Archaeology research
UoR is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality & research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).

The University of Reading’s partnership with the British Museum’s Archaeological Research Collection
University of Reading students with an interest in archaeology can benefit from unique placement experiences, including artefact-focused teaching sessions and internship opportunities at the BM_ARC.

Department of Archaeology placement opportunities at the University of Reading
At Reading, you can build your portfolio of experience with a summer placement in an external organisation, or take a full year of professional experience between your second and final years of study.

Your first year in Archaeology at Reading
In the first year of your course, you will learn about some of the most exciting world archaeology. Explore our virtual map to find out more.

Museum Studies at the University of Reading
Study Museum Studies at the University of Reading and take your first step towards a career in the heritage sector.

Archaeology Field School
In addition to the Field School module, there may also be opportunities to gain more practical experience by returning to the field school as a trainee excavator at the end of year two or year three.

First year module taster
Professor Mary Lewis gives a preview of the popular module, Forensic Anthropology and the Archaeology of Death.

Proving Britain’s long history of diversity
Professor Hella Eckardt's research highlights the complicated past of migration in the UK.

Explore the world of Stonehenge
Professor Duncan Garrow co-curated the British Museum’s World of Stonehenge exhibition.

Facilities
Explore our dedicated Archaeology building and the range of facilities available to you.

Archaeological Science facilities
Explore our excellent facilities in bioarchaeology, stable isotopes and geochemistry, geoarchaeology, archaeobotany, and palaeoclimatology.

Archaeology: from dig to lab and beyond (online course)
Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near to Stonehenge and Avebury. Free online course by the University of Reading and FutureLearn.

Dead interesting: uncovering Roman Britain in old museum collections (online course)
Explore the archaeology of early Roman Britain and learn techniques to build a profile of an individual from the first century AD. Free online course by the University of Reading and FutureLearn.