Queen's Anniversary Prize winner in recognition of teaching and research excellence
A top 10 University for archaeology
Consistently high-scoring in the National Student Survey
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Located in York, the UK's archaeological capital
Vibrant, friendly community with focus on small teaching groups
The Department of Archaeology at York is internationally recognised as both a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent teaching. We offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, and pride ourselves on providing a supportive, enthusiastic, and challenging academic atmosphere which enables our students to achieve their full potential.
Welcome to York
Welcome to the Department of Archaeology at the University of York where we are proud to be at the forefront of archaeological research and teaching.
Our range of interests and expertise covers human history from prehistory to present. Studying archaeology helps us to understand the past, ourselves and our future.
York is the UK's archaeological capital and is the ideal place to study archaeology. With us you will develop a range of skills that will enhance your employment prospects both inside and outside the sector.
Prof. John Schofield
Head of Department
Rankings and Awards
Top 10 in UK Archaeology league tables 2018
#11 in World University Rankings 2017
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- Why study Archaeology at York?
- Undergraduate study
- Postgraduate study
- Taught Masters funding
- Research PG funding
Featured News
PhD funding available for 2017 entry
Archaeology: still the best degree
Professor John Schofield re-explores the prospects of Archaeology as an academic discipline in Current Archaeology
Featured Events
Postgraduate Induction Week 2017
The programme of events for new postgraduates
AARD (African Archaeology Research Day) 2017
A conference built on inclusiveness, to be held in the department on 25th November
Research in Focus
Post-doc Researcher in Focus: Dr Miriam Cubas and her CerAM Project
Recent News
Posted on Tuesday 22 August 2017
York researchers show that soil erosion benefited farming practices for around 500 years at Engaruka, Tanzania
Posted on Wednesday 16 August 2017
Prof. Julian Richards and Steve Ashby travelled to Denmark to present recent work