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Inspirational students and alumni

Our archaeology students and alumni are exceptional. Their work at the University has inspired them to follow their passions outside of university life – and we support them in every way we can.

Undergraduate

 Alfie Peters portrait

Alfie Peters

Discover how BA Archaeology and Anthropology student, Alfie Peters, used optional modules throughout his degree to create a personalised career pathway.

Caitlin Johnson portrait

Caitlin Johnson

Originally from Mississippi, USA, Caitlin came to the UK to study BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year. Discover what she enjoyed about Year 0 and her transition to Year 1.

jasmine macfarlane portrait

Jasmine MacFarlane

Reflecting on her time at university, BA Archaeology and History student, Jasmine, talks about the value in having an Academic Tutor, and how they are key to supporting students with academic, personal or professional development.

Jenny Harris portrait

Jenny Harris

Discover how the Enabled Fieldwork Group has empowered Jenny to take part in fieldwork in her own way, helping her to realise her strengths and understand her limitations.

 Leo Griffiths portrait

Leo Griffiths

Leo completed a voluntary three-week work experience placement at the end of his third year, working alongside the pottery specialist at the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). 
Marcie Weeks portrait

Marcie Weeks

Marcie studied a joint BA Archaeology and History degree at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. Discover how her combined studies expanded her skillset and offered opportunities for hands-on, practical learning.
 Matthew Abel portrait

Matthew Abel

Matthew graduated from the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø in 2018 with first-class honours in BA Museum Studies and Archaeology. He now works as a Collections Move Officer at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

 Mia Dare portrait

Mia Dare

Mia is a current student on our BA Archaeology and Anthropology course. Discover how the course has helped her to gain new perspectives on our world.
 Rizwan ahmad portrait

Rizwan Ahmad

Rizwan Ahmad graduated from the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø in 2012 with a BA in Archaeology. Learn how his time at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø has shaped him and helped rapidly progress his career in the field up to his current role as Head of Research at Barker Langham.
 Tim Watson portrait

Tim MacDonald Watson

Tim MacDonald Watson, a BA Archaeology graduate, is an Operations Manager for the NHS. Read about his career path since graduation, and how the skills acquired at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø have been essential to his working life.

Postgraduate