join a world-leading department of archaeology with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research as students take thematic and skills-based options that integrate social and scientific techniques for a deeper understanding of the past.

this course allows students to discover archaeology for the first time, or deepen their existing knowledge. students will gain an effective grounding in archaeological practice and research, with the opportunity to study a suite of modules from prehistory to the medieval period. alternatively, students can opt to follow a focused pathway in medieval europe, enabling them to concentrate their studies in reading's specialized research areas through their dissertation, and core period modules.

students will also have access to advanced facilities including fully-equipped and dedicated laboratories for human skeletal remains and animal bone analysis, stable isotope analysis, microscopic suite (caf) and an ma study room. reading's analytical suite is extensive, allowing students to access a range of techniques for their research projects.