Archaeology has much to offer those wishing to pursue the subject at college or university. A number of universities also offer Diploma and Certificate courses, often through their Lifelong Learning or Continuing Education departments. A versatile subject Archaeology links with many other disciplines, including geography, history, social sciences, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, art, religion, and technology. Many professional archaeologists have a degree in archaeology, though some have equivalent qualifications in related fields such as social or pure sciences, eg geography or biology. Post- graduate qualifications may be taken by those who want to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline or want to be involved in archaeology after taking other degrees.
Archaeology can also provide a fascinating lifelong pastime.
These vary considerably, so applicants are strongly advised to consult the appropriate handbooks and prospectuses and to contact the admissions tutors of archaeology departments in which they are interested. Most archaeology departments now have their own information booklets. English, mathematics, history, geography, and a foreign language are generally useful for a BA in archaeology. At A level there are few universities which have specific subject requirements, although some prefer a modern language. Higher National Diploma courses in archaeology are available at some colleges, which can be another route into degree courses.