Archaeology Memorial University of Newfoundland

Overview

Memorial University of Newfoundland has unique strengths for student opportunities in historical archaeology, archaeological sciences, and the ancient indigenous past.

State-of-the-art laboratories specializing in applied archaeological sciences, archaeobotany, archaeoentomology, archaeological conservation, prehistoric, historical and aboriginal archaeology integrate researchers into community-university research initiatives from Northern Labrador and the Arctic, to French Guiana and from British Columbia to Northwest Europe.

As one of the largest Archaeology departments in the country, we train our graduate students to become effective researchers, critical thinkers, and active stewards for our shared archaeological heritage.

Potential career options and outcomes

Archaeologist, museum curator, cultural interpreter, conservator, heritage manager, historic building inspector/conservationist museum educator, cultural resource management in government and private sectors, university and college academic positions, Indigenous government archaeologist