Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Archeology (V400)

Students develop an understanding of archaeological methods and theory to unlock some of the most fundamental questions about human life, from the emergence of our species until the 20th century.

Studying human, animal and plant remains, artefacts and art, students will learn how to reconstruct the past from its material remains. Students will investigate the major social, economic, religious and technological developments in long-term human history, from Britain to South Africa and Spain to China, and learn how to carry out archaeological excavation and survey.

Year One modules provide students with a broad introduction to both archaeological methods and the archaeology of particular periods and places around the world, including: the principles and practice of archaeology, the origins of humanity, the ancient world (Greece, Italy and the Near East) and the archaeological history of the UK. Years Two and Three build on this foundation through a wide range of lecture, laboratory and practical skills-based modules from which students can choose.

This programme requires four weeks of archaeological experience spread over Years One and Two. Year One fieldwork consists of participation in the department field school. In Year Two, many students work on overseas research excavations, currently these are based in Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Zambia as well as in the UK.