Archaeology is a fascinating, rich and rewarding subject that explores many different aspects of humankind and embraces a wide range of skills and experiences. Archaeology is all about discovering and investigating the human past, from human evolution to the present day. By studying archaeology we can find out about how people spent their lives, where they lived, the clothes they wore and the food they ate. Archaeology can uncover the religions, burial customs and beliefs of past societies. Through artefacts and excavations, extraordinary details of the daily lives of past generations can be investigated. Archaeology offers a perspective on broad topics, such as how different societies identified and organised themselves, how they co-existed and interacted with other communities and how they perceived and used the physical landscape in which they lived. Why study Archaeology at Chester? Archaeology is the ideal subject of study for those that like to mix 'inside' academic work and 'outside' experiences. The programmes will provide you with a range of subject-specific skills to pursue a career or further study in archaeology or heritage. Archaeology also offers you the chance to develop key skills such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, IT, and the written and presentation skills needed to help you succeed in any other future you choose. Many students come to us without any previous experience of studying archaeology. In your first year, you begin to explore the skills, methods and theories of archaeology and get a broad foundation in the archaeology of Britain in its European context from prehistory to the modern period. In your second and third years, you continue to develop more specific practical skills and also pursue your own interests through a variety of period or thematic modules, such as The Archaeology of Medieval Britain, AD 400-1500 or Death and Burial. Throughout the degree, students are encouraged to take up opportunities to volunteer on a range of experiences and field projects associated with the department.

The course will prepare you for a wide range of jobs including: Jobs directly related to your degree: * Archaeologist * Heritage manager * Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer * Museum education officer * Museum/gallery curator * Museum/gallery exhibitions officer Jobs where your degree would be useful: * Archivist * Cartographer * Higher education lecturer * Tourism officer You will be equipped with transferable skills which are valued by employers such as: * work as a team member/leader through field/project work; * form structured arguments supported by evidence; * use various IT packages; * prepare and give oral presentations for different audiences; * retrieve information to produce written reports; * work methodically and accurately; * demonstrate attention to detail. If you are studying this course on a combined basis you should look at options with both subjects. For further information please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/careers