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Pursue a BA in Museum Studies and Archaeology to blend museology with the thrill of archaeological exploration. At the University of Reading, you'll embark on a journey toward a fulfilling heritage career, mastering essential curatorial skills like object research, analysis, cataloging, interpretation, and exhibition design for museums, historic sites, and landscapes. Gain hands-on experience through our three campus museums, including the renowned Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, and our special collections. Your studies will also delve into humanity's past through material evidence, tracing back to our earliest ancestors millions of years ago.
Graduating with this degree equips you with versatile skills, from artifact handling to cultural research and presentation delivery. You'll also acquire valuable archaeological competencies in analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, and field techniques.
This unique combination of humanities and scientific training provides a competitive edge for professional success, whether you pursue archaeology and heritage careers or apply your expertise in other fields.