Archaeology with Spanish

Archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains. It encompasses artefacts, monuments, settlements, and entire landscapes, reading in physical evidence the stories of how societies lived, adapted, and changed over time. From the earliest traces of human presence to the recent past, archaeology assembles a picture of the world that written records alone cannot provide, giving voice to people and cultures that left no texts behind.

Combining archaeology with the study of Spanish extends that reach into one of the richest archaeological traditions in the world, spanning Iberian prehistory through to the societies of Latin America.

At Queen's University Belfast, this four-year full-time programme offers a full archaeology degree alongside an additional Spanish language qualification. You will study modules covering different periods of world, European, and Irish/British archaeology, from human origins through to modern times, developing both the theoretical understanding and the practical fieldwork skills that define the discipline. Heritage practice forms part of the curriculum, connecting archaeological knowledge to the professional world of museums, conservation, and cultural resource management.

The Spanish language element provides practical linguistic training that complements the international dimension of archaeological research. With a typical entry tariff of 152 UCAS points, the course reflects QUB's strength in the subject.

Graduates from archaeology and language programmes are well placed for careers in the heritage sector, museums, historic environment organisations, archaeological consultancy, and academic research. The practical and analytical skills of archaeology, combined with linguistic competence in Spanish, are particularly useful in organisations working internationally. Teaching, journalism, arts administration, and the public sector are further destinations.

Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in archaeology, heritage management, or area studies, or pursue fieldwork-based research degrees.