Jan 15, 2017 03:17 AM EST By Chris Brandt, UniversityHerald Reporter

Pursuing a degree in archaeology might not be considered a popular choice in this era of artificial intelligence and big data. However, there are still students who are interested in an archaeology degree. If you are one of them, here are some tips when choosing a college.

An undergraduate degree in archaeology does not require finishing any specific courses at school. However, it will be an advantage if you have a good grasp of geography, history, social sciences, and the classics.

A good foundation in science will help you in field work while the classics and history will help you gain a better understanding about different cultures. Moreover, they will help you in essay writing, which you will have a good deal. Studying a foreign language is also helpful because language also holds the key to understanding the complexities of a culture.

Generally, most colleges that offer archaeology include modules in field and laboratory methods, fundamental concepts in archaeology, and archaeological methods. However, degrees of specialization vary depending on the college and the faculty. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is decide which particular area or specialization you want to pursue. On the other hand, most of these will focus on ancient history.

According to StartClass, the top five universities with the best archaeology program are Stanford, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, and Cornell. Among the five Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania have the highest acceptance rate with Cornell at 14.2 percent and Penn at 10.4 percent.

Another important factor when looking for a college with an archaeology program is cost, which includes tuition fees and the cost of living. This step requires that you have a discussion with your parents on this matter since they will be helping you out in this matter.

Once this is done, research on the requirements of your chosen college, gather them, and ask advice from your school's advisor before sending out your application.

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