Archaeology

This Archaeology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter covers human origins through to the recent past, and is characterised by theoretically informed field-based approaches and a strong commitment to methodological innovation.

The Archaeology Archaeology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter The University of Exeter staff and research students work in Britain, mainland Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America, and in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework the Department was ranked 4th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.

Key facts

• Graduates of Archaeology programme from The University of Exeter have successfully progressed to wide range of roles, examples of which are listed below.
• Our taught programmes offer professional skills modules enabling you to learn a particular skill or group of skills within your own area of interest through project or work placement, while our links with industry, museums and independent establishments provide further opportunities to engage in practical work. These experiences have proved valuable for many of our graduates, helping them move into or develop archaeological or heritage careers.
• Postgraduates also have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone.
• This includes our Postgraduate Researchers’ Programme for research students which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.

Courses include:

• Archaeobotany
• Experimental archaeology
• Lithic analysis
• Provenance studies
• Zooarchaeology