Archaeology and Ancient History at Leicester

The School of Archaeology and Ancient History comprises a thriving, world-class team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and delivering teaching to the highest standards, with top student satisfaction.

We have internationally recognised strengths in prehistoric, Graeco-Roman, historical and scientific archaeology, uniquely blended with ancient historical analyses of the cultures, economies and politics of the classical world.

Why choose us?

We offer an exciting range of campus-based and distance learning courses, for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, in a friendly, helpful and supportive working environment. We have excellent teaching and research facilities and a collaboration with a professional archaeological unit, all under one roof. 

We have the highest ranking for our research, nationally and internationally, and offer quality support for PhD research students.