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University of Leicester Archaeological Services

ULAS is an independent professional unit of archaeologists within the School of Archaeology and Ancient History. Find out more...

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School of Archaeology and Ancient History,
University Road,
Leicester, LE1 7RH

Tel +44 (0)116 252 2611
Fax +44 (0)116 252 5005

Email arch-anchist@le.ac.uk

 

Undergraduate Courses

Our Degrees in Archaeology and Ancient History

Archaeology and Ancient History are fascinating subjects, practical as well as academic. They draw upon a broad range of disciplines from social theory and human biology to the study of manuscripts, and from pottery analysis to forensic archaeology. Our degrees provide the 'transferable skills' in communication, presentation, critical analysis and teamwork that students will need in their future careers, whether it is in archaeological or historical studies or in one of the wide range of other professions that attract our graduates. It doesn't matter if you have little or no previous experience of either discipline; we have designed our courses for maximum flexibility, to allow students to choose how they want to specialise or diversify as their knowledge and understanding develop.

At the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, staff and students work together to create a fertile and stimulating environment for learning and furthering our knowledge of the past. Our aim as archaeologists and ancient historians is to enhance our understanding of the wonderful diversity of past ways of life that have left fragmentary traces in the form of material objects and texts. Our aim as teachers is to share with you that understanding, and our passion for the subject.

The recognition the School has received for its teaching and research excellence, nationally and internationally, is testimony to our success in achieving these aims. This success is founded on our continuing commitment to students and to innovative, high-quality teaching.

After having spent months researching the different universities online and through their prospectuses I decided upon the University of Leicester. The practical modules and theoretical courses are also combined with field trips which are always enjoyable and are a great way of making the information gained in lectures real and tangible.
Emma Jansson (Sweden) 

Contact the Admissions Team. Tel: 0116 252 2720/2611. Email: arch-anchist@le.ac.uk

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