One of the largest and most successful archaeology departments in the world.

"Our work ranges widely across the world, from China to Iceland and beyond, with our researchers exploring traces of the earliest humans, Rome, Greece, the medieval world and even 20th century industrial remains and all points in between.

As a global leader in research in our field we can offer our students a fantastic range of opportunities, from excavation and fieldwork to working in our laboratories and libraries. We also work with national and international partners, including UNESCO, National Trust and English Heritage to improve our understanding of the past and to better manage it for today’s needs.  

At Durham you won’t just be taught by world-leading researchers, but actually have the chance to work alongside them in making exciting new discoveries about past societies. Using lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical sessions and fieldtrips we will introduce you to all aspects of archaeology."