Education

New Archaeology Resource Pack from Yorkshire and the Humber

This newly available, downloadable resource pack was compiled as a result of an HLF-funded community project delivered by the WEA, and with ‘Archaeology for all’ in mind.

Clearing 2009

Looking for a degree course in archaeology? Check out the CBA’s guide to clearing 2009!

Guide to Finding an Archaeology Degree Course in Clearing 2009

Welcome to the Council for British Archaeology’s guide to finding your place on an archaeology course through clearing.

In addition to the general information for people wanting to study archaeology that is available through the education pages of the CBA website we have also created a guide for applicants seeking a place on an archaeology degree course through the 2009 clearing process.

Download the CBA guide to an archaeology course in clearing 200

SCACE letter in THE

A letter from SCACE – Standing Conference in Archaeology – appears in today’s Times Higher Education supplement commenting on Lord Mandelson’s first education speech.

Engaging with the Historic Environment: Continuing Education

SHARP 2008 This project examines the current state of play of archaeology within Continuing Education, and is the first time that such a detailed study has been undertaken for this sector. The initial idea for the project was the CBA’s Head of Education Don Henson, it was funded by English Heritage, and carried out by Richard Lee who was appointed to the task in late 2007.

Teaching Archaeology discussion list

The CBA’s Teaching Archaeology discussion list aims to support teachers using archaeology through the creation of an online community of practice.

Further details about the list and how to get access are available in the following information.

New YAC Administrator

YAC has just appointed Vicky Coates as the new YAC Membership Administrator, after Kirsty Breedon left us to take up a PhD.

Education News/Events

We plan to develop an education news section from which you will be able to find out about the latest news and developments in archaeology and education.

Please visit our education conference page for further details of our regular conferences on archaeology and education.

Archaeology and Education Conference

The CBA holds a regular conference on the subject of archaeology and education. Details of the next event, to be held in September 2010, in Liverpool, will be posted here in due course.

For details of other CBA events and conferences, please visit our events pages.


Previous Archaeology and Education conferences

CBA Factsheets

For many years, the CBA has provided a series of factsheets offering introductory advice on a range of topics, from how to study archaeology to finding a job and gaining further training.

These have been reviewed and rewritten. Please also watch out for news announcements as we relaunch them.You can find lots more helpful advice in the Get Involved section and in Education. We are in the process of reviewing our copyright statement, and this page will be available in due course.

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