Official Archaeology Applicants Thread 2025

Received an offer to study Archaeology at Girton College in Cambridge!!

That’s amazing!!!! You should be so proud of yourself!

Could you tell me about your application process, the offer grade, what you’re interested in, your subjects and what books you read to learn more about archeology!! I’m considering it but I’m not sure which books would be good to read in order to see if I do enjoy this subject! Thank you xx

That’s amazing!!!! You should be so proud of yourself!
Could you tell me about your application process, the offer grade, what you’re interested in, your subjects and what books you read to learn more about archeology!! I’m considering it but I’m not sure which books would be good to read in order to see if I do enjoy this subject! Thank you xx

Thanks!! My offer grades are A*AA (no pressure!). Sent off my early application in October and received an invitation to online interview and to complete an online exam in December (answering 4 questions with a given source). Both were more about the ability to sustain a thought process and take on new information than specific knowledge.
Currently studying History, French, Geography and Biology, and I'm really interested in prehistory and osteoarchaeology. I didn't read as many books as I thought I had to, but I enjoyed Ancestors by Alice Roberts, A Little History of Archaeology by Brian Fagan and any book on the archaeology of the Franklin Expedition. It's all about exploring your niche interests, I guess!! I liked podcasts like the Ancients, History of the World in 100 Objects and the Explorers Podcast. I also signed up to the CBA, who have regular online lectures and articles.
Hope this helps! All the best x

I received an arch offer from Murray Edwards College! I do history, geo and bio as well - how do you feel it's going?

Alright in bio, stressing in geo and history, but trying to stay optimistic! How are you feeling atm?

one more paper to go! I’ve lost so much motivation for this bio paper 3 😭 good luck, hopefully we'll get to meet in October!

Received an offer to study Archaeology at Girton College in Cambridge!!