Understand the lives of people from the past and learn the significance of major historical discoveries with these online archaeology courses.

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

Durham University, British Council, University of Leicester & University of Oxford

Advanced Archaeological Remote Sensing: Site Prospection, Landscape Archaeology and Heritage Protection in the Middle East and North Africa

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

Durham University, British Council, University of Leicester & University of Oxford

Archéologie en danger : Utiliser la télédétection pour protéger le patrimoine culturel

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

Durham University, British Council, University of Leicester & University of Oxford

Endangered Archaeology: Using Remote Sensing to Protect Cultural Heritage

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

University of Reading

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Reading

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

5 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Durham University

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Reading & Colchester Museums

Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of York

Exploring Stone Age Archaeology: The Mysteries of Star Carr

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Durham University

Archaeology and the Battle of Dunbar 1650: From the Scottish Battlefield to the New World

6 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

The University of Glasgow

Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Padova

Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Learn about the archaeology of famous historical sites

Have you ever wondered how people in the past worked, entertained, built empires, and won wars? Archaeology offers answers to the big questions society has about human history. Through the excavation of sites and the analysis of remains and artefacts, archaeologists can piece together the lives of people from different eras and cultures.

Studying archaeology is a fascinating way to learn more about the past and understand how its shaped your life today. Dig deeper into human history around the world with FutureLearn’s online archaeology courses.

Join an online archaeology course to admire historical discoveries and participate in debates just like an archaeologist would. Whether you’re looking to build a career in archaeology or satisfy your curiosity in history, you can learn flexibly while building valuable analytical and interpretation skills.