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Welcome to Archaeology at the University of Manchester

Why study archaeology (with ancient history, anthropology or art history)?

Elizabeth Watts, opera singer

Chris Martin, Coldplay

Sandi Toksvig, presenter/writers Alice Roberts

Neil Oliver, presenter Hugh Laurie (actor, singer, comedian)

Tilda Swinton, actress Tom Sharpe, Ted Hughes, poet author

Mark Radcliffe, broadcaster

‌ inspiring, creative, career potential

Manchester Archaeology

Committed to first class quality in teaching and research: 1. 100% student satisfaction for Archaeology 2013 2. Ranked joint 1st nationally in the NSS 2011 for Archaeology (and top in all departments in University of Manchester) 3. Awarded 23 out 24 by Quality Assurance Agency 4. High quality research featured regularly on international television and radio, and museum exhibitions

The John Rylands Library and Deansgate Library • Superb collections (ancient papyyri, Gospel fragment, illustrated manuscipts, Medieval texts) and excellent curators in an inspiring environment The Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery • Outstanding collections of ethnographic, classical, Egyptian, & zoological material, textiles and landscape art: ‘hands-on’ workshops, volunteering

Archaeology @ Manchester • Social archaeology, scientific research • Enthusiastic staff at the cutting edge of research • Teaching is at the centre of our department: external and internal grants and awards • Students are an integral part of our research – what you find in the summer will be taught in the class the following semester • We are frequently in the news, on the television, radio and internet!

Julian Thomas

Colin Richards

Chantal Conneller

Lindy Crewe

Sian Jones

El Casella

Ina Berg Mel Giles

Stuart Campbell Tim Insoll

Hannah Cobb

Campbell Price

A global vision and fieldwork opportunities British Prehistory Heritage

Historic period

Greece & Cyprus

Africa Death & Burial

Middle East Pacific

Archaeology at the University of Manchester Degree Programmes (BA): Single and Joint Hons.

• Archaeology • Ancient History and Archaeology • Anthropology and Archaeology • Art History and Archaeology

Archaeology Core Courses Level 1 • Introduction to European/World Archaeology • History of Archaeology • Themes in Archaeology • Introduction to Archaeological Practice Level 2 • Data Processing • Theory and Philosophy • Fieldwork, Practice and Interpretation • Long Essay Level 3 • Theory and Practice • Material Cultures (Lithics, Ceramics, Metals) • Dissertation

Ancient History and Archaeology Core Courses Level 1 • Introduction to World Archaeology • Living and Dying in the Ancient World • Constructing Archaic Greek History • From Republic to Empire – Optional Latin/Greek

Level 2 • Material Worlds or Theory & Philosophy in Archaeology • The Roman Empire or Politics and Society in Classical Greece • Long Essay (Archaeology/Ancient History) – Optional Latin/Greek

Level 3 • Dissertation – Optional Latin/Greek

Our largest and most popular degree…

Archaeology and Anthropology Core courses Level 1 • Culture and Power • Culture Diversity in Global Perspective • Culture and Society • Introduction to Archaeological Practice • Introduction to European/World Archaeology • Themes in Archaeology Level 2 • Material Worlds • The Ethnographer’s craft Level 3 • Dissertation Applications to Anthropology up nationally by 50%...

Art History and Archaeology: Core courses Level 1 • Introduction to World Archaeology • Themes in Archaeology • Works in Focus 1 & 2 Level 2 • Perspectives in Art History 1 & 2 • Theory and Philosophy • Long Essay Level 3 • Dissertation Unique resource of the Whitworth Art Gallery… £8 million refurbishment…

Option courses • European Prehistory • Changing Worlds: the Near East and Mediterranean • Living and Dying in the Ancient World • Pacific and Australian Archaeology • African Archaeology • Greek Art and the City State • Visualising Greek Mythology • Dealing with the Dead • Roman Britain • Feasting and crafting in the Eastern Mediterranean • Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Europe • Empire and Industry • Material Worlds: objects, architecture, landscape • The Ritual Life of Monuments • Anthropology of Religion • Sex, Gender and Kinship • The Ethnographer’s Craft

Why Manchester? Join the community…

• Real world based teaching, innovative assessments • Teaching in the lecture theatre, the lab, the museum and gallery, the site and field • Module trips, visits and guest lectures • Medium sized, friendly department • Academic Advisors • Peer Mentors, PASS tutors, ArcSoc, Staff-Student reps

The working week…

Each year comprises a total 120 credits; each semester you will take 3 x 20 credit modules. For each module, you will receive: • 2 hours lecture = 6 hours lectures • 1 hour seminar = 3 hours seminars • 1 dedicated office hour with module director (feedback, assessment preparation) • For some courses, 1 hour PEER/PASS sessions • Plus weekly staff office hours, Academic Advisory sessions In addition: • Fieldtrips, workshops, lab sessions, museum visits, field training days, ‘hands-on’ artefact sessions and directed learning on Blackboard • 8 hours independent study per week per module • 2 weeks fieldwork every summer (Years 1&2) Optional extras – volunteering, research seminars, ArcSoc

Skills and employability An Archaeology degree offers more!

• Mix of humanities and sciences • Literacy and numerate skills (data analysis and interpretation) • Graphics skills • In-depth, independent, exciting research • Group-work and interpersonal skills: in the classroom, lab and field • Professionalism (Risk Assessments, Ethics, Health&Safety)

Admissions Criteria and Results • Average offer: ABB-BBB • Year size: 60-70 students • 97% student satisfaction (2013)

Degree Grades 2013 2% 14% 0%

2.1

% Satisfaction 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

1st class

24% 60%

2.2 3rd

15% Full employment Further study

10% 50%

5%

Study/work Unemployed

20%

http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Compare-Courses/Overview

• Salary 6 months after graduation: £14,000 - £23, 000 (Average £18, 000)

Other

Career paths

Lauren Ryall-Stockton – Curator (Thackray Museum)

Kirsty Whittall - Community Archaeologist

Nic Clemmow - Trainee Lawyer

• Heritage, commercial archaeology, local government and planning, museums and galleries, community projects • Media, publishing, teaching, armed forces, police, public administration, law, marketing, accountancy, journalism • A degree will enhance your job prospects by around £12,000 per year (Office for National Statistics 2011) • The Financial Times (16/08/2013) reported male graduates boost their lifetime earnings by £165, 000 and women graduates by £250, 000 ‘as a result of having a university degree

Manchester Graduates - Experts in the Field, Ambassadors for the Discipline Prof. David Kennedy, Prof. David Mattingley, Prof. Jane Downes, Dr Bob Bewley, Dr Hannah Cobb, Dr Karina Croucher

See our staff and students on ‘Digging for Britain: North’!

Twitter: @UoMArchaeology Facebook: Manchester ArcSoc And coming soon… Research Newsletter!