卡迪夫大學

Overview

Pursue your passion for British, European and Mediterranean archaeology whilst developing key archaeological skills, guided by our renowned specialists. Our MA Archaeology programme is designed to develop proficiency in fundamental archaeological skills and build your understanding of key periods of the human past. Studying in a supportive and nurturing environment, you join a community of researchers undertaking cutting-edge archaeological research where science, theory and practice converge to create a unique environment for exploring the past. Building up research experience in our archaeological laboratories through opportunities to work closely with leading researchers on a range of projects, you will explore a topic of real interest to you in your own individual research project, supported by an experienced supervisor. Ideal preparation for the next step at doctoral level, our well-established master’s degree will equip you to develop your career in professional archaeology.

Learning and assessment

You will be taught through a mix of seminars, lectures, tutorials and practicals in the archaeology laboratories. As part of the programme, you will deliver presentations to your fellow MA students within our supportive community. Taught stage assessment is via essays, presentation and coursework. On successful completion of the taught elements of the programme you progress to a dissertation of up to 20,000 words on a topic or theme of your choice (subject to the approval of your supervisor). This self-regulated year of study is ideal preparation for progression to PhD.

Career prospects

Graduates of this and similar degree programmes have embarked on careers in a range of professions from archaeology, academia, the heritage sector, journalism and law to media, research (media, commercial, academic), teaching and publishing. A significant number choose to continue studies at PhD level. Recent graduate destinations include Cadw, Church in Wales, Council for British Archaeology, Glamorgan Archives, Heritage Lottery Fund, National Trust, Tate Gallery, Welsh Assembly Government and a range of universities in the UK and overseas.