30th May 2012, 11:57 AM
Don't do a masters just for the sake of it. As you say, it won't automatically make you more employable, not for the first few years of youur career at least. Its tons of money. You could spend that money on supporting yourself with a bit of volunteering instead. It is certainly possible to get digging experience without a Masters.
Don't one of the more hideously oversubscribed specialisms, like osteoarchaeology or forensics. Only a couple of the massive units have enough of this to take on permanent staff in any case.
Could be because organising the placements is a hassle for someone. They're a good idea though.
Don't one of the more hideously oversubscribed specialisms, like osteoarchaeology or forensics. Only a couple of the massive units have enough of this to take on permanent staff in any case.
Quote:Bug your uni about a placement year, if they don't already do it ask them why?
Could be because organising the placements is a hassle for someone. They're a good idea though.