Bursaries available for talented undergraduate and postgraduate taught students

Archaeology at Southampton Archaeology is a truly interdisciplinary subject that bridges the divide between the humanities and the sciences. Ranked 5th in the UK (The Guardian, 2021-22) and 31st in the world for Archaeology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022), we have huge international reputation, with high profile research projects carried out all over the world.

As an undergraduate, you can study Archaeology, or Archaeology and Anthropology, History, or Ancient History (either with or without a year abroad). We also offer integrated Masters courses, in both archaeological sciences and humanistic archaeology, where you complete a 4th year of study within your degree.

At postgraduate level, we offer MA/MSc Maritime Archaeology, MA Cultural Heritage Studies, MSc Business and Heritage Management and MSc Archaeology, the latter also available with specialist pathways in Bioarchaeology, Palaeoanthropology and Higher Archaeological Practice.