Your passport to a world of heritage careers
All of the postgraduate Archaeology courses at York have a strong focus on employability. We aim to equip students with highly valued specialist and transferable skills, in a range of archaeological disciplines. The courses provide students with a deep understanding of relevant theories and principles, alongside extensive practical experience and access to the latest technologies and systems.
Postgraduates from our Masters’ courses have gone on to a wide range of careers in the archaeology sector and in heritage-related organisations across the UK and abroad, including:
- Historic England
- English Heritage
- The National Trust
- York Archaeological Trust
- The Council for British Archaeology
- Yorkshire Museums Trust
- Heritage consultancies
- Yorkshire Museums Trust
- Centre for Christianity and Culture
- York Civic Trust
- The Science Museum Group
- The Royal Mint Museum
- Heritage Malta
- New South Wales Government
- Highland Council
Many others have used the skills gained during their studies to pursue careers in other sectors, including:
- Local government and development
- Chartered surveying
- Computing and IT services
- Business and administration
- Marketing and public relations
- Education
- Civil service, law and police authorities
- Accountancy and financial services
Yet more continue their studies by taking PhDs at York and other universities around the world.