30th March 2014, 11:19 AM
I think the key is that the degree is in general an arts based degree in a subject, in which most people traditionally did not become archaeologists, just as most people who do history or english language don't necessarily become jobbing historians, etc. The universities are generally guilty of misrepresenting their qualifications and being vast money making machines. Recent graduates have to do far more to be qualified to work in the profession and the only way to get this is to volunteer over the Summer, though many don't get this and expect to walk straight into a position. Of course degrees are expensive now, so how can afford to volunteer over the Summer! Though thats anothe can of worms!