Department of Archaeology

Archaeology has been taught and studied at Durham University since 1931, which makes our staff and students part of a long tradition of learning. We count ourselves lucky to be based here, surrounded by incredible examples of medieval architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and so close to some of the country’s premier archaeological sites, such as Hadrian’s Wall and the Saxon monastery at Jarrow.

Throughout the years, the department has grown to become what it is today: one of the largest departments in the world and the national leader for archaeological research, beating Oxford, Cambridge and University College London in this respect.

Throughout the years, the department has grown to become what it is today: one of the largest departments in the world and the national leader for archaeological research, beating Oxford, Cambridge and University College London in this respect.