Archaeology and Anthropology, BA (Hons)

Understanding the diversity of human culture, behavior, and experiences across time and space is essential for addressing today's global challenges. The BA in Archaeology and Anthropology provides an interdisciplinary approach, integrating archaeology with social, biological, and linguistic anthropology to explore topics like migration, sustainable development, heritage, and cultural or technological change. This program equips students with practical skills for employability, including analyzing big data on population health, investigating archaeological materials, and presenting cultural heritage to the public.In the first year, students gain foundational knowledge in archaeology and anthropology through introductory units and a departmental training excavation, fostering skills in excavation and community engagement. Subsequent years offer specialization in skills, regions, and debates, with fieldwork, research methods, and a variety of optional units. The final year includes the option to write a dissertation on a chosen topic with staff guidance or undertake a work placement with organizations such as museums or heritage bodies.