You'll develop a global perspective on human origins and world civilisations. Our degrees integrate theory and practice, with teaching in the field and participation in worldwide, research-led excavations. The course explores human developments from hominids to modernity, and the prehistory and early history of Europe. You'll study significant issues of our human past and their relevance to present questions of origin, identity and belief. You'll explore the links between science and the humanities.

Archaeology at Sheffield builds an extensive range of practical and analytical skills in both humanities and the sciences. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities in archaeology, heritage, museums and the environmental and cultural sectors. Many graduates hold positions across the archaeological profession, including in commercial units, national and local government, the charitable sector and university departments. They also often choose to study for a postgraduate degree. Other graduates have achieved success in careers as diverse as journalism, teaching, the police, environmental work, healthcare and classical music.