Archaeology (Higher Archaeological Practice)

University of Southampton
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Archaeology

About this course

This vocational master’s degree will prepare you for a career in commercial archaeology. Through hands-on experience you’ll gain the skills to plan and run archaeological projects, from survey and excavation to analysis and reporting. You’ll apply your learning by spending 4 weeks on professional placement.

Your specialist archaeological practice learning will cover: processes and workflows of the heritage industry and commercial archaeology; professional report writing; statutory and local government systems for recording and protecting cultural heritage; presentations and exhibitions; how to design and manage archaeological projects.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
2115 Social and humanities scientists
2151 Conservation professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Archaeology