PgCert in Heritage and Archaeology

Royal Agricultural University

Heritage and archaeology is not only the study of the past, it is the study of ourselves. Archaeology feeds into current political debates around identity, how we feel about our past, and who we want to be. This Postgraduate Certificate in Heritage and Archaeology enables students to embark on the first steps of an RAU MSc or PGDip without committing to a particular sector. Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Heritage and Archaeology enables students to progress to MSc Heritage and Archaeology, or to exit with the Certificate.The PGCert - or Postgraduate Certificate - is the shortest of our Masters level offerings, which is completed by studying four modules (60 credits). It allows you to study a specific area of the course in depth but takes less time to complete than the MSc or PGDip.The PGCert is a great way of fitting postgraduate study around a busy life. Full-time students can complete the course in as little as one year. Part-time students can choose to spread the course up to two years, giving you lots of time for thinking and writing between modules. It is ideal if you want to study a specific subject but would rather not commit to a full MSc with its attendant time and financial costs.It can be a great way into a career in a new industry but if you desire to continue your studies, PGCert credits can be used to contribute towards a PGDip or even an MSc qualification later down the line. Completing studies using this route is often likened to building blocks – one step at a time – the first step being a PGCert.

Department of Cultural Heritage