Read about John's experience

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From archaeology digs to the challenges of university, meet John to hear about life as an Archaeology and Ancient History student. He even founded the Critical CAHA Group to focus on inclusion and diversity within the study of our Ancient and Prehistoric worlds. John loved studying his undergraduate course so much he now studies our MRes Archaeology...

Lessons from a final year student

From John's favourite module, Human Remains, to the difference between A-Level study to University study, read what it is really like to study as an Ancient History and Archaeology student...

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Founding the Critical CAHA Group

John founded the Critical CAHA Group to link the past to the present with a particular focus upon diversity, inclusion and accessibility. He is in the process of planning a conference in the summer...

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The Transition from Undergraduate to Masters Study

With aspirations for a carrer in teaching, John looks forward to beginning his postgraduate MRes research into how prehistory is taught in primary schools, and the influence of pop culture on this age group...

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What is studying Archaeology really like?

From excavating an Iron Age Marsh Fort and working on Stonehenge, to identifying the sex, age and pathology of biological remains, John explains what studying Archaeology and Ancient History with us is really like. Not only is fieldwork great fun, but it helps you to visually and practically consolidate your theoretical studies so you can become an expert in your subject!

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