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  • BSc Archaeology at the University of York

    BSc Archaeology at the University of York

    20 March 2026 by Dannan
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Dannan, and I’m going to tell you about my favourite things about BSc Archaeology at York as a third year student!

  • From Museum Studies to Pit-Firing: My Journey into Experimental Archaeology at York

    16 February 2026 by Els
    2 minute read

    When I was a prospective student, deciding between different archaeology programs, I remember seeing a picture of the York Experimental Archaeology (YEAR) Centre, and I knew I had to come…

  • My experience as an Archaeology Masters student at the University of York

    27 November 2025 by Gracen (Gigi) Barter
    2 minute read

    Hi everyone! My name is Gigi and I am an Archaeology Masters student at the University of York studying towards my MA in Cultural Heritage Management (CHM). I am an…

  • Why York is the Best Place to Study Archaeology

    21 February 2025 by Whiskey
    2 minute read

    Hi, I’m Whiskey! I am studying my 1st year undergraduate BA in Archaeology at Uni of York and loving it. The main thing I love about my course is how…

  • Why is York a great place to study a Masters in archaeology?

    8 February 2024 by Teele
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Teele (she/her). I’m originally from Estonia and I’m studying for an MA in International Conservation Studies at the Archaeology Department in York after completing my BA in Archaeology…

  • Why York is the perfect place to study Archaeology

    8 February 2024 by Louise
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Louise and I am a second year BA Archaeology student at the University of York. I absolutely love archaeology as it combines typical historical research with practical elements…

  • How to survive as a mature Archaeology student

    21 February 2022 by Cath
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Cath and I’m a 3rd-year archaeology student at the University of York. I wanted to share some things I love about being at university and what life is…

  • Archaeology field trip: excavating in Romania

    4 January 2022 by Alex
    3 minute read

    Hey, I’m Alex and I study BA Archaeology at the University of York. I just want to have a chat about all the options a degree in archaeology can open…

  • A day in the life of a second year Archaeology student

    4 February 2020 by Belle
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Belle, a second year Archaeology and Heritage student here at the University of York. Life at university can be varied but my day goes something like this: Morning…

  • My Archaeology excavation experience

    My Archaeology excavation experience

    21 May 2019 by Amy
    3 minute read

    Hey guys! I’m Amy, a 1st Year Archaeology and Heritage student, and I’ve just finished a four-week excavation of a Roman town in Malton! If you didn’t know, when you…

  • Three things to look forward to as a natural scientist

    26 February 2019 by Katie
    4 minute read

    Variety (is the spice of life) If you’re considering applying for a natural sciences degree, then chances are you haven’t completely decided where your future lies. Not everyone has their…

  • Historical Archaeology via Clearing

    14 June 2018 by Fionnuala
    2 minute read

    Advice for getting the most out of Clearing Contact your head of Sixth Form One of the first things to do is to contact your head of Sixth Form. They have experience…