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The Department of Archaeology is based in King’s Manor, a beautiful medieval building in the centre of York. Our modules for visiting students cover techniques for studying human chronology, from prehistory to the present day. As a visiting student at York you'll be fully integrated into academic life at a world-class, research-led university.

Undergraduate students

Academic requirements

You will need to show that you have sufficient knowledge and experience to study with us at the required level.

When you apply, please attach a personal statement to explain your level of familiarity with archaeological method and theory. Please make clear in your personal statement how you are qualified for these modules. You should reference previous study and fieldwork experience.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

Postgraduate students

Academic requirements

You should hold a good undergraduate degree (2:1 or first) in Archaeology or a related subject.

When you apply, please attach a personal statement to explain your level of familiarity with archaeological method and theory. You should reference previous study and fieldwork experience.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Choosing your modules

The module list below is indicative of the modules which may be available during your study period. You are permitted to apply for second and third-year modules, but please note that not all Archaeology modules which are advertised in the Module Catalogue are available to Exchange and Visiting Students. Please also be aware that spaces on our second and third-year modules are very limited, and so you may not be able to study your first choice module.

We will contact you via email after you have accepted your place at York to discuss your module choices, and module registration will take place after enrolment.

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods:

  • Full academic year
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Examination and assessment

Assessment is mainly by assignment submitted via the VLE. Prehistory to the Present has an examination in the Common Examination Periods in January. Alternate assessments may be available: please contact the Department to discuss this.

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Contact us

Caitlin Kitchener
International Officer and undergraduate contact

caitlin.kitchener@york.ac.uk

Helen Chan
Postgraduate contact

archaeology-pg@york.ac.uk

Undergraduate modules

Module Code Module Description Year / Stage Semester Credits ECTS
ARC00002C Artefacts and Materials 1 1 20 10
ARC00001C Prehistory to the Present 1 1 20 10
ARC00011C Exploring Archaeology 1 1 20 10
ARC00006C Introduction to Archaeological Science 1 2 20 10
ARC00005C Archaeological Theory 1 2 20 10
ARC00060I World Archaeology: The Late Prehistory of Egypt & the Fertile Crescent 2 1 20 10
ARC00071I World Archaeology: Settlements and Society 2 1 20 10
ARC00062I World Archaeology: Alpine Landscape Archaeology 2 1 20 10
ARC00059I Practical Skills: Field Archaeology Survey Skills 2 1 20 10
ARC00001I Practical Skills: Artefacts Analysis 2 1 20 10
ARC00025I Practical Skills: Buildings History 2 1 20 10
ARC00066I Practical Skills: Object Conservation 2 1 20 10
ARC00065I Practical Skills: Computational Archaeology 2 2 20 10
ARC00064I Practical Skills: Archaeobotany 2 2 20 10
ARC00054I Practical Skills: Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture 2 2 20 10
ARC00063I Practical Skills: Illustration 2 2 20 10
ARC00067I Practical Skills: Archaeogaming 2 2 20 10
ARC00069I Issues in Archaeology and Heritage 2 2 20 10
ARC00070I Interpreting Prehistory 2 2 20 10
ARC00073I Interpreting Historical Archaeology 2 2 20 10
ARC00078H Approaching Global Challenges: Archaeology and Heritage 3 1 20 10
ARC00083H Special Topic: Historic Houses 3 2 20 10
ARC00082H Special Topic: Human Evolution 3 2 20 10
ARC00081H Special Topic: The Development of Mediterranean Civilisations - A Landscape Archaeological Approach 3 2 20 10
ARC00080H Special Topic: The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland 3 2 20 10
ARC00079H Special Topic: The Archaeology of Africa 3 2 20 10
ARC00018M Becoming Human: Evolving Minds and Societies PG 1 20 10
ARC00077M Debates in Funerary Archaeology PG 1 20 10
ARC00034M Ancient Biomolecules PG 1 20 10
ARC00031M Animal bones for Archaeologists PG 1 20 10
ARC00087M Experimental Archaeology PG 1 20 10
ARC00014M Histories of Conservation PG 1 20 10
ARC00010M Researching & Analysing Historic Buildings PG 1 20 10
ARC00012M Heritage Principles and Concepts PG 1 20 10
ARC00134M Contemporary Issues in Museums PG 1 20 10
ARC00131M Critical Approaches to Archaeological Practice PG 1 20 10
ARC00030M Mesolithic Life and Death PG 1 20 10
ARC00099M The Ancient Celts: Archaeology and Identity in Iron Age Europe PG 1 20 10
ARC00098M Roman Europe PG 1 20 10
ARC00022M Making the Nation PG 1 20 10
ARC00027M The Viking Age: People, Places, Things PG 1 20 10
ARC00130M Thinking through Material Culture PG 1 20 10
ARC00095M Sustainability I: definitions of sustainability & methods of assessment PG 1 20 10
ARC00127M GIS and spatial analysis PG 1 20 10
ARC00119M Landscape survey and geophysics PG 1 20 10
ARC00126M Prehistoric Art: Origins and Transitions PG 2 20 10
ARC00117M Zooarchaeology in Context PG 2 20 10
ARC00013M Museums, Audiences & Interpretation PG 2 20 10
ARC00100M Life and Death in Iron Age Britain and Ireland PG 2 20 10
ARC00097M Death, Burial and Commemoration in the Roman World PG 2 20 10
ARC00023M Archaeologies of Colonialism in the British Atlantic World PG 2 20 10
ARC00028M Medieval Settlement and Communities PG 2 20 10
ARC00069M Presenting Historic Houses PG 2 20 10
ARC00011M Understanding & Interpreting Historic Buildings PG 2 20 10
ARC00015M Sustainable Conservation Challenges PG 2 20 10
ARC00096M Sustainability II: understanding sustainability as change through time PG 2 20 10
ARC00113M Artefacts and Materials Analysis PG 2 20 10
ARC00121M Understanding Archaeological Pottery PG 2 20 10
ARC00122M Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling PG 2 20 10
ARC00123M Data Science for Archaeology PG 2 20 10
ARC00124M Project Management PG 2 20 10

Contact us

Caitlin Kitchener
International Officer and undergraduate contact

caitlin.kitchener@york.ac.uk

Helen Chan
Postgraduate contact

archaeology-pg@york.ac.uk