Want to be an Archaeologist? Short film with help and advice.

A short careers film introducing the exciting career of a professional archaeologist. Shot on location with working archaeologists across South Jordan, this video gives lots of useful information and a advice on for school leavers considering studying archaeology at university. This video was shot as part of the INEA Project at Bournemouth University in the UK. It was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

[margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom]

I'm a russian high school student, and to be an archaeologist was my dreamsince my childhood. I read hundreds of books about ancient Egypt, Greece and etc. I was told that it's not possible for me to become one, because in Russia it's a very badly paid job, so I forgot about this idea for a number of years. I didn't study history in school, because I thought I wouldn't need that.
One day, I was cleaning up my room and I found my favourite book about Egypt from my childhood. I spent the entire evening reading the book later that day.
I realised, I don't want ANY other job than this.
Now I'm studying history as hard as I can from the beginning and I hope I'll be successfully passing the exams this May.
Then, I will have some time in 10th and 11th grades before going to the Uni.
But as I mentioned earlier, in russia it's a poor paid job (492 dollars per month), so I'm planning to study abroad. I've been studying English language since 4th grade, and it's obvious I'm not perfect at it, so it'll be challenging for me.
But now I know, I'm NOT going to give up this time. I'm NOT going to give up on my dreams.

If this is your dream job too - please don't give up. No matter how hard it would be to become one.

I'll leave it here as a promise to my future self!

[kylaricher]

After years of wanting to be an Archaeologist I have been accepted into a bachlors of science in Archeology program!!!

[sashankakumarnath]

As a post graduate student of Archaeology I have realized that to become an archaeologist you should must have some knowledge on history, anthropology, geography, geology, paleontology, mapping, surveying, art and drawing skills, biological sciences, environmental science, mathematics or quantitative techniques and today GIS and Remote sensing technology and other subjects from earth science can help you to understand the whole process..on the other hand knowledge of physics and chemistry is plus point for is not necessary that you should have all the background of those subjects but you can developed the knowledge spirit and curious mind also help you to become and Archaeologist is very broad subject which covers many aspects from other you have a desire to become an archaeologist you can do one can become and Archaeologist if you have dream for it...best of luck and go ahead ....

[mom-dmxt]

Plus if you're elsewhere in the world you can ignore your annoying relatives

[mquill]

This is my dream job I love to learn about the past human bones and fossils

[YungFudd]

I love going to new places, meeting people from different places, and learning about history. I love treasure hunts and seeing actual historical things. Thinking about how people lived, their political systems, ideologies, and technologies is amazing. I even think about how people in the future will remember the US. I think I would like that job.

[CA-qxmv]

For those interested in Archaeology, I have some tips: you need to make sure you're an outdoors/roughing it type of person. I started volunteering/working in high school for the YCC (youth conservation corps), we would build trails with picks and shovels, haul rocks to build rock walls, dig urban gardens, honestly very similar tools and work ethics you use in Archaeology. You work in remote areas generally. I then started mentoring with a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) firm in high school. From there, I got my undergrad in Archaeology and at the same time worked in the same firm's lab while taking classes. You are required to take a field school before getting a secure job in Archaeology, so I did a two week field school in Belize...and then did three other field schools after that. Local field schools are cheaper compared to exotic ones. I decided to go for my Master's in Archaeology, and through that decided I was ready to be an archaeologist for the federal government compared to working in academics/museums (think stereotype Archaeology, what you see in this video), or working in CRM work/private companies, which account for a good 60% of jobs in Archaeology. Fields related to Archaeology include cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, museum studies, and also hard sciences such as geology, geography and ecology. Technology expertise that's used in Archaeology includes GIS/mapping software, photogrammetry, ground penetrating radar, drones, radiocarbon dating, dendrochronology, and a whole lot more. Hope this helps, Feel free to message me if you have any questions. :)

[Weiine]

Honestly nearly cried at this video when they mentioned anyone from any background can do this, everyone discouraged me because of me doing art as my college diploma but I’ve been accepted into my top choice in archaeology at uni. Hoping I get accepted fully cos this is my dream

[austinhunter]

Archeology is the job for me I love history and I like working in small groups. Plus if you have a theory on human history you have all the equipment (maybe not money) at your finger prints to prove it wrong or right.

[henryrogers]

This convinced me to pursue archaeology when I get back to college. I was torn between history and geo-science, archaeology is perfect :D

[bxprince]

I’m 32 and have always struggled in finding my passion. I’ve dove into cosmetology, security, retail, military(which I am so glad I did). But I’ve always found myself fascinated with history and exploring the unknown. Ugh, I wish I was younger so I can start fresh in this field. Who knows where I would have been today.

[SamSinha]

This is so inspiring even though I'm not an archaeologist. The storytelling, cinematography, editing - everything is on point.

[namegoeshere]

I really do just love history. It amazes me. In the future, I want to go to get a masters degree in archeology, and get a job as an archeologist.

[angelwilliams]

Was on a dig the last month, we found some amazing pottery fragments here in Africa.

[johnhorner]

I have been wanting to talk to an archeologist for about 25 years.
I found something in south Texas yrs ago, and I thought it was exciting.
While building a road, a cut had been bulldozed through a small hill.
It was white in color. On close examination I found an 8" layer of limestone complete with millions of normal size snail shells (fossils) imbedded in the rock.
Directly below this layer was another. This was maybe 6 inches thick and made up of nothing more than millions more snail shells. These were not formed into any rock but what you might call "free standing".
Had it not been for another 5or 6 " layer of limestone sandwiching these from below, I wouldn't have thought that layer of shells had been there any great amount of time.
Not exactly like finding a mummy or an Aztec burial chamber but it works for me.

[dinodasbunce]

I have a BA in anthropology in the archaeology sub discipline and also was certified in ArcGis. I got to work as an archaeologist for five years, I was very lucky to have that opportunity. The bottom line is unless you intend to get a Phd in anthropology, it is very unlikely that you will be able to make a living at it. I was in my mid 50s and retired and didn't need to worry about making a living. I pursued archaeology just for the fun of it. So my advice is that unless you are independently wealthy, choose another career path.

[wrestlehardamerica]

I wanna be an archaeologist. I don’t care what I have to do. That’s what I wanna do with my life. I love history but I don’t wanna be a teacher. I don’t wanna be stuck behind a desk.

[-gemberkoekje-]

This is great, I love, history, culture, countries, biology, geography and traveling

[josefizquierdo]

I didn't choose to become an archeologist, but I've become one, finding Native American artifacts in my own backyard. 🗿

[raven]

I'm looking to do my first field school coming up this year and watching these videos just gets me so excited and calms my nerves! Great video!