The University of Sheffield
Department of Archaeology

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We inspire students to explore and excel, through imaginative teaching and the world-leading research we conduct across the globe. We empower local communities to discover their own history. We're one of the largest, most respected and most influential archaeology departments in the UK.

‘Archaeology at Sheffield – celebrating the first 50 years’!


What we’re up to this summer

Student profiles of the work they will be doing this summer.

Study with us

Undergraduate thumbnailWhich archaeology course is right for you? What makes our teaching so inspirational? Find the answers here.

Undergraduate study
Postgraduate degrees

News and events

News and Events thumbnailDiscoveries, conferences, digs and fieldwork... we're a busy department. Keep up to date here with all our activities.

Latest news

Research

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About our research

About the department

About Us thumbnailUnearth a little more of our background. Learn what makes us special. Meet our excellent and friendly staff.

The department
The staff

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Publications

Books thumbnailThe staff at The Department of Archaeology at Sheffield are prolific researchers and writers with more than 70 books and 900 learned articles to their credit.

Books published by members of staff

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Archaeology Society