| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
Archaeology is the study of the human past, from the hunter-gatherers of Ice Age Europe to the inhabitants of early modern cities. As a student at Chester you will discover what life was like for these past societies, and learn the techniques and approaches that we use to study them. In doing so you will develop a suite of new specific and transferrable skills that will provide the foundation for your future, whatever career you wish to pursue.
Why study this course with us?
At Chester you will be part of a friendly and vibrant academic department. You will be taught in small groups by academic staff with expertise in a range of periods and specialisms, and will have access to modern research facilities. These include our laboratory, which is equipped for the analysis of human remains and environmental samples, facilities for experimental archaeology and artefact recording, and state of the art computer suites. Whilst much of your time will be spent on campus, modules also include fieldtrips to sites, monuments and museums across northwest England and Wales.
Student support
We pride ourselves on the quality of support we offer, and have a range of support packages to help support students during their time at University.
Explore our study abroad opportunities and student exchange programmes
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Our teaching comprises a mixture of lectures, seminars, site visits, and practical workshops. Some modules will also involve a larger element of practical work, undertaken in either the field or the laboratory.
Assessment
Assessment is varied: written work in the form of essays, reports and portfolios, oral presentations, and examinations all feature. In all cases our assessment develops and enhances your key employability skills.
Work based learning
A four-week training excavation is carried out in the Easter term of Year 2, where you will learn the practical techniques of archaeological fieldwork. The training excavation is compulsory for Single Honours students, but optional for Combined Honours students. You may also have the opportunity to work on excavations carried out by members of staff in the summer.
Job prospects
The varied experiences gained over the degree programme makes archaeology graduates desirable to recruiters because of the diversity of their transferrable skills. Graduates go on to work a broad range of sectors including Heritage; Media; IT; Journalism; Advertising and marketing; Law; Finance; Government/Civil Service; Education; Tourism; Conservation and environment; Forensics
Progression options
Should you decide to further your journey in Higher Education, we offer a broad choice of professional, internationally recognised qualifications. This can be a popular option for students interested in developing their knowledge within a specialist area, or gaining the necessary qualification to further their career.
Here are just some of the areas our students have gone on to:
Postgraduate Opportunities
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
The location
The campus is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.
