University Archaeology Day 2023 - the future of our past is in YOUR hands!
- Fascinated by the histories of peoples, cultures, places and things?
- Up for knowledge, travel and adventure?
- Searching for a degree spanning the humanities as well as the physical, natural and social sciences that will equip you with the skills for careers in anything from commercial archaeology to marketing and retail via the public sector and everything in between?
If so, then archaeology could be the degree for you! Come to the FREE University Archaeology Day at the British Museum to find out about the opportunities an Archaeology degree can offer you.
- Meet the experts - talk to archaeologists from university departments across the UK, as well as professional archaeologists and heritage practitioners.
- Learn about the exciting research and opportunities available at universities across the UK.
- Get application and career tips. Does the past hold the key to your future?
Saturday 7th October 2023, 11am-4pm at the British Museum, London. The event is completely FREE but please books tickets in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/university-archaeology-day-at-the-british....
University Archaeology Day is organised by University Archaeology UK.
For more information, check out https://studyarchaeology.wixsite.com/uniarchaeologyday, also @university_archaeology_day on Instagram, @UniArchaeology on Twitter, and @University Archaeology Day on Facebook, and follow the hashtag #UAD23!
University Archaeology Day is designed for prospective undergraduate or graduate students, careers advisers, teachers and anyone with an interest in the subject, organised by University Archaeology UK and the Council for British Archaeology with the kind support of the British Museum. Come along to find out what archaeology is all about, what it’s like to study the subject at university, and the kinds of careers that archaeology students can go in to - everything you need to know about studying this exciting and incredibly broad subject, which combines arts, humanities and sciences to develop a mix of highly employable skills which can open doors to all kinds of careers.
You will meet lecturers and current students from archaeology departments across the UK, as well as professional bodies and employers, and a get a chance to explore first hand what it’s like to study archaeology at university and the careers opportunities available afterwards. You will have the opportunity to ask all the questions you ever had about degree programmes and institutions, applications and careers. A series of panel sessions, streamed online, will also show the breadth of the subject, cutting-edge research and some of the latest finds and debates, as well as covering application tips, careers advice and more.
Come to University Archaeology Day and find out what an archaeology degree can do for you!
Booking information
Book now via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/university-archaeology-day-at-the-british-museum-uad23-tickets-719109926147?aff=oddtdtcreator) to secure your FREE place, both for physical attendance and for a link to participate in the panel sessions online, which will be hosted on Zoom – a free video conferencing system that requires users to register in advance. Live captioning by Zoom will be available during the panel events. There are no age restrictions for the event – while it is aimed mainly at students in years 12 and 13 considering studying archaeology and allied subjects at university, as well as at current HE students thinking about postgraduate options, year 11 and even younger students may also find it helpful to plan ahead and everyone is welcome! Further information on the schedule and attendees as well as a booking link can be found here https://studyarchaeology.wixsite.com/uniarchaeologyday. The Clore Education Centre is fully accessible (please find details here: https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit/accessibility-museum#accessibility-around-the-museum
