BA Museum Studies and Archaeology

The BA Museum Studies and Archaeology undergraduate course offered at the University of Reading merges museum studies with the hands-on practice of archaeology, providing students with a wide array of knowledge in both fields of study. This course offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical instruction, allowing students to develop a comprehensive understanding of archaeological methods and museum practice.Course Content: The course curriculum spans over three years (or four, if students opt for a year abroad) and includes subjects such as Classical archaeology, Medieval archaeology, and biodiversity. Students will also study aspects of Museum Studies, including exploring issues related to the presentation of archaeology in the public domain.Key Modules: Some of the key modules for this course are 'Archaeology in the world', 'Museum in the 21st Century', 'Field methods in archaeology', 'Classical Archaeology', 'Medieval Archaeology', 'Biodiversity in Archaeology', 'Social Zooarchaeology', and 'Presenting the past: Museums and Heritage'.Future Careers: Graduates of BA Museum Studies and Archaeology can pursue varied career paths in archaeology, museum or heritage sectors. This could include roles as a curator, museum professional, or as an archaeologist. A number of graduates also proceed onto further study, either at master’s or doctoral level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.