This flexible course enables you to tailor your degree to your interests and apply what you learn in the real world. Undertake fieldwork, placements and work with our internationally recognised experts on live research projects, placing you at the cutting-edge of developments. The University of Reading is 5th in the UK for percentage of graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation (The Guardian University Guide 2016; Forensic Science and Archaeology subject table) and we have long-established, excellent relationships with employers within archaeology and related sectors. You will gain a broad range of subject-specific and transferable skills spanning the humanities and sciences. The majority of employers consider your attitude and abilities to be even more important than the subject you choose to study (CBI Skills Survey 2014). Our curriculum is designed with this in mind, giving you not just knowledge in subjects you are passionate about, but also the qualities that employers really care about - qualities that are transferable to a diverse range of careers. As a world-class department with internationally-renowned teaching staff, a degree in Archaeology at the University of Reading is the best possible foundation to begin your career in commercial archaeology, planning, heritage management and archaeological research, as well as disciplines such as teaching, business and marketing.