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Archaeology and Ancient History

Leicester is home to a team of world-class scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching of our twin disciplines, Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries. Whatever drives your passion for the past, we have a degree for you.

Undergraduate courses in Archaeology and Ancient History

Archaeology and Ancient History: On Demand

Access Leicester from anywhere, any time. On Demand lets you look around campus, explore our facilities and listen to our experts.

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Archaeology at Leicester

Irchester Field School

Ancient History at Leicester

Internships and Archaeology at Leicester

Distance learning in the School

Archaeology facilities

Taster lecture - Ancient History - The Digital Object

6 in 60 seconds: Archaeology and Ancient History by Distance Learning

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