Archaeology

The fundamental study of humanity and its past through findings and investigation is known as the study of Archaeology. People study about Archaeology to know more about the past through skeletons, drawings, modes of communication, remains of mankind and animals. Through recovery, documentation, analysis, history is made. Known as a sub-discipline of Anthropology, which is the study of all cultures of mankind.

Archaeology involves the investigation of material developed by humans since man first walked the earth. To put matters clearer, an archaeologist is to study and recover ancient remains from various eras and times. Right from the tine Dinosaurs walked the planet to the evolution of mankind. There are various specialisations in the field of Archaeology where people can choose to make a career in.

Archaeology Specialisations

Ethno- Archaeology	Environmental Archaeology
Battlefield Archaeology	Zooarchaeology
Experimental Archaeology	Urban Archaeology
Marine Archaeology	Arc-Botany
Geo-Archaeology

Skills Required for Archaeology

Excellent Communication Skills	Dedication
Patience	Interpreting Data
Attentive	Focused
Calm	Studious
Avid Reader	Curious
Knowledgeable	Team Worker
Leader	Problem Solver

Archaeology Courses in India

Universities and colleges offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in the field of Archaeology which are as follows:

Course	Duration
BA in Ancient Indian Culture	3-Years
BA in Ancient Indian History and Archelogy	3-Years
BA in Archaeology and Museology	3-Years
MA in Archaeology	2-Years
MA in Museology	2-Years
Postgraduate Diploma in Archelogy	1-Year

Archaeology Eligibility Criteria

Students are required to meet the eligibility criteria which is set by universities. The eligibility criteria may differ from university to university, however, here is the common eligibility criteria set for a course in Archelogy.

BA in Archaeology: The candidate needs to have done their class 12 from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 55%. The candidate can be from any stream.

MA in Archaeology: The candidate needs to have done their graduation from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 45%. The candidate should also have done their BA in Archaeology/History/Museology or any similar field to be eligible.

Archaeology Admission Process

Chose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering courses in Archaeology. Check the fees, the seats offered eligibility criteria which is set for the course.

Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission after getting to know the university offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.

Mode of Admission: Universities and Colleges will either conduct entrance exams for admission or offer admission through merit. For postgraduate courses, the candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam.

Results: Selected and qualified candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission.

Counselling: The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.

BA Archaeology Syllabus

Here is the common syllabus for BA in Indian History and Archelogy which are as follows:

First Year
Introduction to Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology	Prep and Proto History of India
Second Year
Political and Cultural History of North India (From Vedic to Mauryas Time)	Political and Cultural History of North India (From Times of Sunga to the end of Kushana Period)
Third Year
Political and Cultural History of North India Post Kushana Period.	Political and Cultural History of North India of Post Gupta Period
Political and Cultural History of South India	History of Sciences in Ancient India
Ancient Indian Epigraphy and Numismatics	Indian Cultural Contracts with Outside World
Religion and Art

Colleges offering Archaeology Courses

Banaras Hindu University	Visva Bharati University
University of Madras	University of Calcutta
University of Mysore	GGSIPU
Andhra University	>> Check More Colleges

Jobs in Archaeology

There are a variety of career opportunities one can take up after pursuing a UG or PG programme in Archaeology. According to the skills and which specialization you have worked on, there are various opportunities which one can take up. The need for professional archaeologists is needed as there not many people who opt for a course in Archaeology. Here are some areas one can work:

Teaching	Museum
Research	Consultant
Expert	Investigator
Conservation Officer	Documentation Specialist

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