MA (Archaeology)
University of Poona, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 Maharashtra
MA (Archaeology)
Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute, Yeravada Pune 411006 Maharashtra
Post Graduation Courses in Archaeology
School of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, Janpath New Delhi 110001
Diploma in Archives
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram 6234302 Gujarat
MA (Archaeology)
Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002 Gujarat
MA (Ancient Indian History Culture)
Osmania University, Administrative Building, Hyderabad 500007 Andhra Pradesh
MA (Ancient Indian History Culture)
Andhra University, Waltair 530003 Andhra Pradesh
M.A. (Archaeology)
Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Pachpedi, Jabalpur 482001 Madhya Pradesh
MA (Ancient Indian History Culture)
Jiwaji University, Vidya Vihar, Gwalior 474011 Madhya Pradesh
MA (Ancient Indian History Culture)
Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar 470003
MA (Ancient Indian History Culture)
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 Uttar Pradesh
M.A. (Archaeology)
University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002 Uttar Pradesh
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Archaeology Colleges in US
College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin
Archaeology is one of the primary strengths of the Department of Anthropology within UT - Austin's College of Liberal Arts. Archaeology is studied at UT - Austin as an interdisciplinary subject, and archaeology students in the program may take complementary classes in a number of departments outside of the Department of Anthropology, including classics and geography. Anthropology students may specialize in the subdiscipline of archaeology as undergraduate or graduate students. Archaeology faculty research interests include historical archaeology, human osteological (bone) analysis and ethnoarchaeology.
College of Liberal Arts at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania
Penn State's Department of Anthropology, part of the College of Liberal Arts, is highly respected internationally and boasts an impressive array of research facilities and field sites. Among its major areas of research is the evolution of social complexity. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and a Bachelor of Science in archaeological sciences. Because Penn State is a top-ranked school in archaeology, the Department's master's and Ph.D. programs are highly selective.
The College of Arts and Science at New York University
The Department of Anthropology at New York University features outstanding research resources and some of the world's best scholars in archaeology. NYU is a leading institution for archaeology and is known for its special research interests in the study of prehistoric hunters and the development of complex societies. Archaeology students at NYU study all aspects of the discipline of anthropology, but both undergraduate and graduate students complete intensive coursework within the specialization of archaeology.
Career in Archaeology (History)
Looking for a Career Option in the Field of History ? This section features History as a career option, elaborated with reference to the job profile, personality traits required, the courses and training involved, premier institutions and future prospects.
For centuries, historians have delved into significant phases of human activity and tried to study its influences on life. Social, political, ethnic and cultural events of the past have been relived through narratives, archaeological discoveries, archival documents and historical evidences which have surfaced time and again through historical researches.
Knowledge and interest of the past leads to careers in history, archaeology and archives. Archaeology is an interdisciplinary subject which draws help from anthropology, chemistry, geology and art .
Personality Traits
Archaeologists, archivists and curators have one thing in common. They all enjoy knowledge for its own sake and have deep interest in the past. Logical thinking, art appreciation, creativity, accuracy and keen observation are valuable qualities.
Archaeologists work outdoors, hence should be able to take physical stress to work in conditions which may not be very comfortable
Courses/Training
After Class XII (any subject, humanities preferred), graduation in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History
Graduation in history, followed by post graduation in archaeology, students of classical languages like Persian, Sanskrit or Pali scripts or of Islamic history are trained and employed with Archaeological departments
Postgraduates in history (ancient, modern or medieval), followed by diploma in archival study are recruited through tests conducted by the UPSC for jobs in the National Archives. The National Archives at Delhi houses all historical data, which has relevance to Indian culture and its past. The regional offices are at Bhopal and Jaipur.
Placements And Prospects
The Archaeological Survey of India with its headquarters in Delhi has archaeological departments in all the states of India. It has specialised branches dealing with temples, epigraphs etc.
Opportunities for employment are offered by the Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs for handling jobs in their Cultural Affairs Division. These are research positions for Second Class postgraduates in History/Pol. Science/Modern History with knowledge of foreign language. Students with some study in the area of International Relations get preference.
Besides employment opportunities offered by the Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, the following also provide employment opportunities
1. Central Board of Film Censors, Film Division of Government of India
2. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
3. Defense Services
4. All India Handicrafts Board
5. Ministry of Education
6. Department of Tourism
Prospects in these lines are good for the well-qualified but expect copetition as there are not too many new positions coming up that often.
