University of Reading, Deparment of Archaelogy
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Reading has a friendly and energetic Department of Archaeology, with an international reputation in research and teaching. We have our own modern building and as part of the School of Human and Environmental Sciences, we have access to a wide range of excellent scientific facilities, laboratories and expertise.
The School of Human and Environmental Sciences combines the disciplines of archaeology, environmental science, geography, geoscience and soil science, providing unique opportunities in study and research, concerning the natural, social and built environments.
Our staff research interests focus on European and Mediterranean archaeology from early prehistory to the later medieval period, and on social archaeology, environmental archaeology and geoarchaeology.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are wide-ranging and include archaeological science, theory and practical experience of archaeology in the field through our training excavation at the Roman town of Silchester. The 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) awarded Reading Archaeology 5*, the highest possible mark, and our teaching provision has been graded excellent by the Quality Assurance Agency.