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Discover heritage and archaeology at Birmingham

Do you want to build a career in the heritage and archaeology industries? Our courses will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge you'll need to succeed. Learn from world-leading experts with the opportunity to get hands-on experience and put their teaching into practice.

  • BA Archaeology and History

    Uncover human history spanning from the ancient world to the present day across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

    Explore the ancient world from archaeological and historical perspectives covering a wide variety of periods, countries and cultures. By studying history and archaeology together, you can build a rounded picture of life and culture in past societies.

    Archaeology and History

  • BA Ancient History and Archaeology

    Captivated by prehistoric Europe or Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome? Discover both archaeological and historical approaches to uncovering the ancient world.

    Through field archaeology, historical interpretation and the study of material cultures, you’ll gain vital analytical, organisational, practical, research and teamworking skills. Prepare for exciting careers in sectors like cultural, heritage and museum organisations, education, media and more.

    Ancient History and Archaeology

  • MA International Heritage Management

    Discover how the past can be used today and preserved for future generations. Prepare for and enhance your career in the Heritage sector by gaining expert knowledge and practical experience.

    How can heritage organisations balance business need with a commitment to historic truth? How do you decide which elements of the past to preserve and present to the public? Learn from our Heritage experts, who have practical experience working in this industry, and develop the skills to answer these questions and be a successful professional in this sector. 

    International Heritage Management

  • MRes Archaeology

    Uncover the past and join an active research community conducting archaeological work across Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond. On our MRes you'll pursue your own research project and take taught modules to develop your subject knowledge and research skills.

    Develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. You'll broaden your knowledge of archaeology through taught modules to become a confident independent researcher and you’ll complete a major individual research project supervised by a specialist in the field.

    MRes Archaeology

  • PhD/MA by Research Cultural Heritage

    Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage. You'll benefit from the support of our experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.

    Work flexibly on campus or via distance learning from anywhere in the world. You’ll develop your research skills to successfully make original findings and prepare for your future career.

    Cultural Heritage

  • PhD/MA by Research Archaeology

    Undertake your own Archaeology research project at Birmingham and join an active department and research community conducting work across the globe.

    On our Archaeology PhD or MA by Research, you’ll get access to our broad range of expertise and facilities, enhancing your graduate prospects in the industry and related areas.

    PhD Archaeology

Built in Birmingham: Josh from Historic Royal Palaces

Josh studied MA International Heritage Management as a Distance Learning student at Birmingham and is now a Senior Operations and Events Executive at Historic Royal Palaces. Josh talks about the value of building a network and how the close community he found at Birmingham has had significant impact on his personal and professional life.