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School of History, Archaeology and Religion

Enabling the brightest and best to explore and share their passion for past societies and religious beliefs, from prehistory to the present day.

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Our specialist facilities

Key to advancing our close-knit archaeology and conservation community are our extensive specialist facilities, from bespoke teaching laboratories and digital and photographic suites to specialist equipment including our Scanning Electron Microscope.

Courses

Our wide selection of modules give students the flexibility to shape their own studies to a considerable degree.

Research

Our researchers explore and share their passion for past societies and religious beliefs from prehistory to the present day.

See what it's like to study at the School of History, Archaeology and Religion.
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About us

We are an innovative and internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching, devoted to the study of the past and beliefs from prehistoric times to contemporary societies.

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Impact at the School of History, Archaeology and Religion

Saving heritage ironwork from the ravages of rust and improving pastoral care for religious communities.

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Engagement

Our award-winning engagement and innovation initiatives are firmly rooted in the local, regional and national community.

News

Conservation and the Climate Crisis

24 January 2023

Cardiff conservators design training for practical implementation in museums

Dating the Dead

16 January 2023

Archaeology degrees receive CIfA accreditation

9 January 2023

Mapping the Buddha's life: Reconstructing the Xuanzang Trail

15 December 2022

REF 2021

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results

REF assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The impact of our research and environment in which we work at Cardiff University were integral to our REF 2021 submission.