Our hands-on degrees give you the skills, confidence and real-world experience to step into the heritage sector. We'll support in shaping a career that reaches far beyond it.
We’re driven by a deep curiosity about what it means to be human. By exploring beliefs and ways of life from pre-history to today, we shed light on our present to help shape a better future.
The test of time
With over 100 years of archaeology at Cardiff University, our experts bring new discoveries and latest thinking to your learning.
After graduation
98% of our postgraduate taught graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23).
Our research
We placed 9th in the UK for research in Archaeology and 5th for research impact (REF 2021).
Develop a wide range of skills in archaeological science, from the study of artefacts and ecofacts to biomolecular analysis whilst exploring diverse archaeological themes, methods and periods.
You’ll explore periods and subjects that reflect the research we’re known for. From archaeological science to pre-historic Britain and Europe, early Medieval society, and classical archaeology. We’ll help you grow the knowledge and practical skills to open doors in archaeology, conservation and a range of connected professions.
You’ll work closely with experts as you learn the practical and scientific skills that shape conservation. In our purpose‑built labs, you’ll handle historic objects and play a part in protecting them for the future.
You’ll help conserve historic objects and drive new archaeological research, using specialist tools in our purpose‑built labs. You’ll learn within a supportive, research‑active community, with master’s and PhD/MPhil pathways that prepare you for the next step in your career.
Our archaeology and conservation spaces bring teaching and leading research together.
We're an internationally-recognised centre of excellence
Our labs and lecture theatres are all on our leafy city-centre campus in the John Percival Building.
Just next door is the Arts and Social Sciences Library, home to our prestigious Special Collections plus extensive archives in archaeology and history through the ages.
International postgraduates are guaranteed a single occupancy room in accommodation for the standard academic year, providing certain deadlines are met.
Everything you need to know about our application process.
Source: Graduate Outcomes 2022/23 survey results published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Copyright Jisc 2025. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
