BA (Hons) Archaeology & Anthropology

Key Information

Accreditations:

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA)

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time with optional 5-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects:

None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent

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Entry requirements, contact hours and course costs

This popular course will give you a thorough understanding of how human societies work, both today and in the past, drawing from the humanities, social sciences and the physical and natural sciences to provide a well-rounded and interdisciplinary range of skills.

Established and well-respected

Drawing from our established and well-respected archaeology, anthropology, and sociology/social anthropology courses, this degree brings together our expertise and enthusiasm for all these subjects in one place. The combination of archaeology and anthropology results in a well-established and respected course that provides a broad-based, interdisciplinary understanding of the diversity and richness of contemporary and past human societies across the globe.

Specialist units

Alongside specialist theoretical units, you’ll get a solid grounding in the practical elements of archaeology and anthropology, working in our cutting-edge labs and out in the field. You’ll develop anthropology and archaeology skills that will deepen your knowledge, help you develop your own research project and boost your employability. Within this degree you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in archaeology subjects or in anthropology, especially biological anthropology – or, if you’d prefer a broader focus, you can continue to study elements of all these closely-related disciplines.

A key part of the course is taking part in our renowned field school, where you will develop a wide range of practical skills as you participate in the large-scale excavation of an internationally significant archaeological site. The high quality of our archaeological training has seen the course accredited by CIfA, the professional body for UK-based archaeologists.

Placement opportunities

As part of the course you can also complete an optional five-week and/or 30-week placements in the UK or abroad. Graduates go on to a variety of roles, including in commercial archaeology and heritage. However, many other graduates opt for more general graduate-level careers, with alumni in such roles as operations team leader, quality coordinator and surveyor.

Key areas of study

Ancient Peoples, Places & Cultures | Human Evolution | Themes & Theory in Anthropology & Archaeology | Ancient Materials, Technologies & Artefacts | Environmental Archaeology | Archaeological Science | Biological Anthropology | Osteoarchaeology | Landscapes, Skyscapes & Seascapes | Cultural Heritage Studies & Management | Field & Research Skills | Social Anthropology | Digital Approaches to Archaeology & Anthropology | Independent Research Project