On our archaeology courses, you’ll carry out fieldwork including excavations at sites in the UK or abroad. Learn the latest theories and techniques and explore underwater archaeology with our scientific diving module. Opportunities to study overseas give you the chance to immerse yourself in other cultures. At master’s level, specialise in the areas that interest you and apply for heritage work placements to boost your career.

 

You can now preview which undergraduate courses have availability in Clearing, before applications open on 5 July 2025. Check our archaeology courses on this page, or explore our Clearing course vacancies page.

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  • We lead the world’s largest maritime archaeology project

  • £3m purpose-built archaeology facilities

  • Excavations at UNESCO World Heritage sites

Archaeology courses

If you're considering studying archaeology with us choose from a range of undergraduate and master's degrees. Make an original research contribution with our popular PhD programme.

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Jonathan Adams
Professor of Archaeology
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I study maritime archaeology to see what ships can tell us about innovation and social change. I'm also interested in the ethics of deepwater archaeology.
Sonia Zakrzewski
Prof of Bioarchaeology & BioAnthropology
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My focus is on human skeletons. I'm interested in learning about the human body to understand things like migration, diet and social structures of the past.
Ka-Kin Cheuk
Lecturer in Anthropology
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As a social and cultural anthropologist, I have conducted long-term ethnographic research on South Asian diaspora, migration, transnationalism, Hong Kong society and global India-China connections.

Student stories

  • The front of the British Museum on a sunny day.

    Safeguarding cultural heritage objects for the future

    A lifelong love of history and a rich student experience at the University of Southampton put graduate Olivia Keegan Carr (MSci Archaeology, 2022) on the path to early career success.

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  • Archaeology student recording roman oil lamps in the lab

    Everything I learn feels so relevant, even if it’s a subject rooted in the past

    Amber Williams shares her love for studying Ancient History and Archaeology at Southampton, and how her lecturers continually inspire her through their passion

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  • Archaeology student Olivia Keegan Carr

    Getting involved in uni life was a massive confidence boost

    Olivia Keegan Carr tells us about the positive impact of being an active member of Southampton's student community

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