If your enthusiasm is growing, then you may wish to take out a subscription to a magazine like Current Archaeology , or the CBA's own British Archaeology . British Archaeology includes CBA Briefing , which gives information on forthcoming excavations and fieldwork projects at which volunteers and newcomers are welcome. By now, you may like to think of joining your local archaeological society. A number of colleges and schools now offer GCSE or A Level Archaeology and there are over a thousand evening classes and day courses for the public run by continuing education centres, many of which can lead to a certificate or diploma. Contact us for information about current courses and entrance requirements.
Some universities run open days.
If the information in our factsheet Archaeology in higher education does not answer all your questions, write or telephone us and we will try to help. For specific inquiries, the CBA's British Archaeological Information Service produces CBA Briefing , published within BA , which includes information on excavations and other fieldwork projects in which you can take part, forthcoming conferences, lectures and other archaeological events, details of new archaeological books, and other notices relevant to all those interested in archaeology. The CBA can provide details of local archaeological societies in your area, or answer queries regarding archaeological careers and education, and many other matters. We also publish a wide variety of material aimed not just at professional archaeologists, but also those for whom archaeology is an interest or an active pastime. Booklet with information about various careers.