Archaeology
What is Archaeology?
Archaeology is the study of human history and culture through the material remains left by people who lived in the past. Archaeology is among the most interdisciplinary of studies, bridging the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and physical sciences.
UNB’s Archaeology Interdepartmental Program is a comprehensive, four-year curriculum covering anthropological archaeology, classical archaeology and related subjects. Students receive an overview of the discipline of Archaeology, and may specialize in Anthropological or Classical Archaeology. Archaeological fieldwork experience is an important requirement of the program, that may be satisfied through an archaeological field school program at UNB or at another university or research institution, or through field experience gained from employment on government-sponsored or private-sector cultural resource management-based archaeological projects. The archaeology program also includes language and statistics requirements.
What Can You Be With a Major/Honours in Archaeology?
A major does not dictate your career; it provides you with invaluable skills and knowledge that you can apply to many areas of life and work. Here are some the careers you may want to consider pursuing with your major:
- Museum assistant
- Archaeological research assistant
- Archaeological field worker
- Search for Careers for more career possibilities.
With additional education/training:
- Academic archaeologist (University or College Professor)
- Archaeological consultant
- Heritage management professional
Where Can You Work?
- Universities and Colleges
- Museums and Art Galleries
- Engineering Firms
- Heritage Consulting Firms
- Government Agencies
- Research Institutes
What Skills Can You Develop?
An Arts degree helps you develop transferable, functional skills such as writing, critical thinking and communication skills that employers and most work situations require. Concentrating your studies in a major allows you to gain specific transferable skills, such as those below, which are attractive to particular employers and industries.
- Conducting field studies
- Conducting artifact research
- Planning and designing research projects
- Collecting and analyzing quantitative data
- Pattern recognition
- Using scientific research methods
- Thinking logically and methodically
- Writing logically and methodically
Professional Associations:
Professional associations can be a great way to meet, learn from and network with professionals in your field of interest. Some associations offer student memberships, often at a reduced rate. Below is a sample of professional associations you can explore.
- Canadian Archaeological Association
- Society for American Archaeology
- Canadian Museums Association
- The Archaeological Institute of America
Contact the Archaeology Program Advisor
Dr. Maria Papaioannou
Department of Classics & Ancient History
Carleton Hall 209B
Fredericton NB
Contact information
Website: Interdepartmental Archaeology Site
