Study Archaeology
We study how past communities and civilisations lived.
Distinguished international reputation
Archaeology at Newcastle has a distinguished international reputation for teaching and research. We have outstanding staff and facilities.
Ranked 10th in the UK for Archaeology.
A vibrant and active community
Join a welcoming community of students and researchers as you learn about different ways to understand the human past. Our classroom extends beyond the library, to the laboratory and in the field.
Fieldtrip opportunities within the UK and abroad are regularly available, whether organised through student societies or as part of ongoing research projects.
Our new field school excavating a Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall allows students to gain essential archaeological skills while making significant discoveries at a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Archaeology
See evidence of the lives of people from the earliest prehistory to the Medieval period at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Learn about known individuals who lived in the area.
The Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory is a research and teaching laboratory. It hosts archaeological collections from various sites in the UK.
The School Office is open with reduced office hours of 10.00 - 14.00, Monday to Thursday. Please note: for our safety and yours, social distancing restrictions will be in place.
The Shefton Museum collection is housed in the Great North Museum: Hancock. It contains particularly important collections of Classical Greek pottery and armour.
Get hands on with ancient artefacts while enjoying seminars that detail their origins and significance in history. We bring the past to life in innovative ways.