Studying for an MA in Archaeology - Peggy Gilje
Facilities include two dedicated study rooms for Archaeology research students. Postgraduate study
Lying in the heart of South West England, an area with a long history of archaeological research and a wealth of remains, we are ideally located to use the resources of the region in teaching and research.
We have excellent relations with English Heritage and well-established links with many organisations in the South West, including the County and City Museums, Field Units, County and National Park archaeologists and several archaeological consultants who run centres presenting archaeology to the public. Our links in the professional world of archaeology also extend to national and international levels.
Our varied Masters programmes provide advanced study in Archaeology and specialisms including bioarchaeology, landscape and experimental archaeology, and heritage management.
We have a good track record in supervising Research degrees in a wide range of specialisms and provide excellent support, facilities and research training.
- 2nd in the UK for world leading and internationally excellent research1
- Highly ranked for Archaeology in the 2012 league tables: 6th in The Times Good University Guide; 5th in The Complete University Guide
- Top 10 for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey (2011)2
- Excellent facilities including new bioarchaeology lab and experimental archaeology centre
- Access to funding opportunities including studentships and bursaries
- Well established national and international links with professional archaeologists and heritage organisations
1 RAE 2008 based on the percentage of research categorised as 4* or 3*
2 based on the percentage of positive responses for full service universities
