Department of Archaeology
The global pandemic is certainly posing challenges for everyone but here in Archaeology we are committed to ensuring an excellent teaching experience for all our students. How we deliver our modules depends on government guidance and we've worked hard to ensure our usual high standard of teaching is delivered in inclusive and accessible ways. We are committed to teaching in person at King's Manor or on the main University Campus West wherever possible, while also providing alternative teaching to those students who might not be able to get to York.
We've created an engaging experience that's carefully designed to develop important skills as you explore the world of Archaeology with us. We'll continue to be a friendly community for students whether in person or online - our students always come first.
We're updating our Coronavirus webpages regularly with the latest information for staff and current students.
Professor Nicky Milner, Head of Department
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Undergraduate study
Rankings and Awards
- 18th in the world in QS rankings by subject 2022
- Top 5 in Guardian University Guide 2022
- Top 5 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
Social Media
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Postgraduate study
Journals
King's Manor is home to four journals:
Find out more about these on our Journals page.
Events
12.30PM, K/G84
Dr Richard McClary will give a presentation on: ‘Archaeology & Art History: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Medieval Ceramics from Iran’.
Modelling Agricultural resilience in the historical Engaruka water-management system
4.00PM, Online
Speaker: Tabitha Kabora
Our research
News
Monday 9 May 2022
An emeritus professor at the University of York is leading a project to reconstruct the famous Anglo-Saxon ship found at Sutton Hoo.
Monday 9 May 2022
Grant success for Professor Maureen Carroll who has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust award to conduct research on her new project in southern Italy in 2023/2024.
Wednesday 4 May 2022
New ancient DNA analysis has shed light on how the black rat, blamed for spreading Black Death, dispersed across Europe – revealing that the rodent colonised the continent on two occasions in the Roman and Medieval periods.