13th May 2009, 12:44 PM
There is a pretty substantial difference between architects and archaeologists, beyond the extensive training and pay - you don't need 30-40 (or more) architects to carry out work on site. If you did architects would get paid a lot less.
Are there any other professions that really compare with archaeology in this sense - where you have a vast number of people working on one large project, the majority of whom have at least one degree? In most other areas there is surely an evident divison between skilled tradespeople and graduate management (or whatever you want to call it). The question is whether it is something that would be good for/necessary/beneficial in archaeology. I still couldn't see it improving wages though.
Are there any other professions that really compare with archaeology in this sense - where you have a vast number of people working on one large project, the majority of whom have at least one degree? In most other areas there is surely an evident divison between skilled tradespeople and graduate management (or whatever you want to call it). The question is whether it is something that would be good for/necessary/beneficial in archaeology. I still couldn't see it improving wages though.