Archaeology and Heritage Studies (BA)

About this programme

Gain training in excavation techniques, advanced laboratory analysis and heritage conservation, and work alongside Indigenous, descendant and local communities to preserve cultural heritage, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Heritage Studies (BA). Ideal for students interested in the intersection of the ancient world and modern living communities. This program offers training in both New World and Ancient Mediterranean archaeology, using contemporary field and analytical methods taught by faculty who are active researchers in these areas. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed for successful careers in cultural resource management, museum curation, heritage agencies research and related fields. Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you’ll gain real-world experience. Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on: Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!): Explore a sample weekly schedule to see what your day-to-day might look like in this program. Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses, and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer. Explore a variety of courses, specializations and pathway options that let you shape your degree around