BA Archaeology with Professional Placement

The BA Archaeology with Professional Experience course at the University of Reading offers a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of archaeology, from human origins to the recent past, including a year's professional placement. The course allows you to gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and lab work, visit archaeological sites, and work with professional archaeologists.Course Content: The course includes broad-based training in archaeological methods, theory, and interpretation, along with a range of specialist archaeological topics. This also includes a year-long professional work placement in the field of archaeology or a related area. In your first year, you'll build your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of archaeology, and from your second year, you have the opportunity to begin specializing in the aspects of archaeology you're most passionately about.Key Modules: The course covers several key modules including 'Environment and Culture', 'People and Plants', 'Geoarchaeology', 'Fieldwork Training', 'Contemporary Archaeology', 'Professional Placement', and 'Human Osteoarchaeology'.Accreditations: The University of Reading's Archaeology courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.Future Careers: Graduates from this course could pursue a spectrum of careers in archaeology, heritage, conservation, and the environment, as well as non-profit organisations, public service, and commercial sectors. High numbers of Reading’s graduates go on to further study or secure jobs in related profession within six months of graduating.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.