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Any combination of subjects, which could include arts, humanities, sciences or social sciences can make a strong application to Archaeology. Competitive applicants typically present a range of subjects, including History, a language and a science subject.
Interview candidates for Archaeology will take a 60-minute written assessment, based on the reading of material that will be supplied. The assessment is designed to assess the ability to interpret texts and to write. No special preparation or prior knowledge is required at any stage of the application process. More information can be found here.
Applicants are required to submit one piece of written work. This should be in essay format (not science coursework or a timed exam) with a word limit of up to 1500 words. The work can be extracted from an EPQ.
Fellows and postgraduate students in St John’s are at the cutting-edge of research in many fields of Archaeology. You’ll be studying with, and alongside, some of the foremost researchers in the subject.
Archaeologists here make connections with members of College in many other fields, from Classics to Social Anthropology and Biological Natural Sciences. This makes for a vibrant interdisciplinary community for you to enjoy.
Adventurous archaeologists at St John’s can apply for travel grants reserved for students in their discipline or specifically for experiencing areas rich in archaeological interest. You can make the most of these opportunities to enrich your academic experience, including dissertation-related travel.
Archaeologists from St John's have long shaped the field:
The radical and enduring influence of Professor Lord Renfrew on modern archaeological methods;
Professor Glyn Daniel’s success in bringing academic archaeology to a television audience;
Professor Graeme Barker’s recent uncovering of the face of Shanidar Z, a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal
Watch the video to hear more about Archaeology at St John’s.
We admit the brightest and most committed students. We want to see that you are fascinated by aspects of Archaeology and have a drive to explore the world around you. Can you fathom how the past still affects our lives today?
Your school or college examination results and predictions should be as strong as possible, so that your teachers can confidently identify you as one of their very best students when they write your UCAS reference.
You should be able to demonstrate that you are engaged with those aspects of Archaeology in which you are interested by reading widely, watching films and listening to podcasts.
Strong applicants can think critically about museums and exhibitions that they have visited and have left an impression on them.
