Welcome to the Department of Archaeology.
We're a friendly and supportive community based in the beautiful King's Manor in the heart of York. Find out more about our courses and what it's like to be a student here with York Virtual Visit.
Fantastic facilities
Our purpose-built facilities include Bioarchaeology labs and the outdoor York Experimental Archaeology Research (YEAR) Centre.
5th in the UK
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023,
QS World Rankings by Subject 2023.
Find another course
Free online courses
Discover the oldest known house in Britain, the earliest evidence of carpentry in Europe and the oldest complete bow in the world.
Explore what higher education is all about and learn tips for making the most of your university life and study.
Hear from our students
-
Why is York a great place to study a Masters in archaeology?
Posted by Teele Hi, I’m Teele (she/her). I’m originally from Estonia and I’m studying for an MA in International Conservation Studies at the Archaeology Department in York…
-
Why York is the perfect place to study Archaeology
Posted by Louise Hi! I’m Louise and I am a second year BA Archaeology student at the University of York. I absolutely love archaeology as it combines…
-
How to survive as a mature Archaeology student
Posted by Cath Hi! I’m Cath and I’m a 3rd-year archaeology student at the University of York. I wanted to share some things I love about being…
-
Archaeology field trip: excavating in Romania
Posted by Alex Hey, I’m Alex and I study BA Archaeology at the University of York. I just want to have a chat about all the options…
You've completed: 30%