Certificates and Diplomas
Continuing Education | Lifelong Learning | Distance Learning
University Certificate, Diploma & other courses
The list below should be regarded as provisional and only lists accredited courses i.e. Certificates, Diplomas, MAs etc. Numerous modules are available at most Continuing Education departments. New courses are being planned at many universities and some courses listed below may not be offered in future years. Many of the Universities will also hold day schools on specialist subjects. Contact the Department concerned for up to date information or alternatively visit TORC.
University of Aberdeen, Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Flexible Archaeology
- Certificate/Diploma in Scottish Studies
- Certificate/Diploma in Scottish Archaeology
- Aberdeen offers many of its modules and courses as WebCT with Video Conference links.
University of Bath, Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Certificate in Archaeology
University of Birmingham, Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity
- A program of Historic Environment Conservation Practical Workshops is also held at the University’s IronBridge Institute, Shropshire.
University of Bristol, Lifelong Learning
- BA (Hons) in Archaeological Studies (PT)
University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education
- Certificate/Diploma in Archaeology
- Advanced Diploma in Archaeology
- Certificate/Diploma in Historic Environment
- Advanced Diploma in Historic Environment
- Certificate of Higher Education in Historic Building Conservation
Cardiff University, Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Certificate/Diploma in Archaeology
Durham University, Foundation Centre
- Archaeology with Foundation
University of East Anglia
Includes part-time study in archaeology and Anthropology
University of Edinburgh, Office of Lifelong Learning
- Certificate in Archaeology
University of Essex, Department of History
- Certificate in Local Historical Studies
University of Exeter, Department of Lifelong Learning
- Certificate/Diploma in Archaeological Studies
- Certificate of Egyptology
University of Glasgow, Department of Adult & Continuing Education
- Certificate in Ancient Studies
- Certificate in Egyptology
- Certificate in Environmental Science
- Certificate in Field Archaeology
- Certificate in Historical Studies
Keele University, Continuing & Professional Education
- History CPE (including archaeological modules): please enable popups.
University of Kent, Part-time study
- Certificate/Diploma/BA in Archaeological Studies
University of Leicester, School of Archaeology & Ancient History
- Certificate/Diploma in Archaeology
- Certificate in Architectural History
- See also Distance Learning, below
University of Liverpool, Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Certificate/Diploma in Archaeological Studies
University of London, Birkbeck College
- Certificate in Archaeology
- Certificate in the Archaeology of Britain
- Certificate in Archaeological Practice & Techniques
- Certificate in Ancient Near Eastern & Aegean Studies
- Certificate in Egyptology
University of Nottingham, Centre for Continuing Education
- Certificate/Diploma in Archaeology
Oxford University, Department for Continuing Education
Use the side navigation bar to narrow the search to ‘Archaeology’ or ‘Archaeology - Professional’ and other related subjects
- Advanced Diploma in Archaeological Practice
- Certificate in Archaeology
- Diploma in Archaeology
- DPhil in Archaeology
- MSc in Professional Archaeology
- MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology
University of Plymouth, Truro College Campus
- FdSc Archaeology (FT/PT)
• Full-time students should apply via UCAS, part-time students should apply directly to the institution.
University of Sussex, Centre for Continuing Education
- Certificate in Practical Archaeology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Field Archaeology
- MA in Field Archaeology
- MPhil/DPhil in Archaeology
Warwick University, Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Open Studies Certificate in Archaeology
- Open Studies Certificate in Ancient Egypt
University of York, Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Accredited modules in Archaeology
- Learning for Pleasure: History & Heritage
