The MSc in Archaeological Information Systems is designed for people who have a basic grounding in computer literacy and an interest in archaeology and heritage, and who wish to follow vocational training in archaeological information systems. Whilst providing a broad background to the subject, there is the possibility through the placement and dissertation to specialise in a technique or type of approach that is of particular appeal and to gain valuable practical experience.

have examined how computers have been applied in archaeology and the impact of their use on the development of the discipline understand the concept of the Internet and locate and use relevant information on it and create materials to add to it have the skills to evaluate critically the claims made for different computer applications and select the correct application for a given problem have an understanding of authoring tools and be able to create an electronic text have an understanding of database design and be able to design and implement a simple relational database have an understanding of CAD and GIS and be able to create effective applications in each have an awareness of principles of digital archiving, resource discovery and metadata Many of our graduates go onto careers in archaeological computing, working in contract units, county-based Historic Environment Records, or founding their own consultancy businesses. Some apply their computing skills in a more mainstream archaeological work, in museums, or in the wider world. Some pursue further research at doctoral level.