BA (Hons) Archaeology with Professional Placement in Reading United Kingdom | University of Reading

Discover the physical evidence of ancient civilizations, spanning from early hominins millions of years in the past to contemporary times, while gaining professional experience through our accredited BA Archaeology with Professional Placement program.

Promising career prospects
Archaeology goes beyond historical study: it's a field that equips you with marketable skills. You'll acquire diverse practical and academic abilities, whether you aim to work in archaeology/heritage fields or pursue various other professional paths.

Over 40 significant infrastructure developments are scheduled across the UK in the coming 17 years, creating demand for archaeologists to conduct preliminary excavations and assessments before construction. Historic England's 2016 study revealed England's commercial archaeology sector, currently employing 3,000 professionals, must expand by 25% within six years to keep pace with project needs.

Numerous Archaeology Department alumni leverage their interdisciplinary knowledge spanning humanities and sciences to pursue careers in education, law enforcement, business, and other industries.