Careers
The Institute was recently ranked third in the Complete University Guide's 2014 League Table of UK archaeology departments (published in June 2013), coming top for graduate prospects and employability.
Few other subjects address the very wide breadth of skills and topics
covered in an archaeology degree. The academic, laboratory and fieldwork components within the degrees offered by the Institute of Archaeology
give graduates a real advantage in developing their careers. At the Institute we aim to give you the best
experience throughout your degree, and the best start in your chosen
career.
The University of London Careers Service
As a
student of UCL (which is part of the University of London) you are
given support and guidance from your first week as a fresher through to
the day you graduate (and, you can join GradClub on leaving which means
the support continues into your professional life) via the University of London Careers Service.
University College London Careers Service
In adddition, UCL has its own Careers Service which gives up to date information about jobs within UCL / Events and Recruiters and where to find further information on enhancing your skills both within and outside of academia.
Institute of Archaeology Careers Facebook Page
The Institute has created a Facebook page to let students know of Careers events at the University of London and at UCL. Please do feel free to sign up to the group for up-to-date careers information.
UCL and the
University of London have Twitter feeds - which can be viewed
whether or not you are registered on Twitter. The feeds provide current
information on recruitment/careers events and workshops, the majority
of which are free to students.
Careers Events at the Institute of Archaeology
Each year the Institute organises a 'Careers in Ruins' event at the Institute (open to both undergraduate and graduate students) at which professionals, the majority of whom are Institute alumni, are invited to talk to the students about how to get a job / further experience within the Heritage and Archaeology sector as well as exploring work in different spheres - such as Law, Business, the Civil Service, the Crown Service. Academic staff are also invited to speak about continuing in academia with information on masters courses (both at UCL and at other Universities) and further education as well as becoming a Lecturer in Archaeology or related subject area. The most recent 'Careers In Ruins' event was held at the Institute of Archaeology on 20 March 2013.
Graduate Careers Events for Masters and PhD students are also organised annually. The latest event will be held at the Institute on 18 June 2013.
Please contact Charlotte Frearson for details of future events.
