Ancient History and Archaeology, BA (Hons)

If you are intrigued by the ancient world and seek deeper insights, this joint honours programme in ancient history and archaeology enriches historical studies through analysis of texts, art, and architecture. Students learn essential archaeological methods like surveying and recording, while progressing flexibly from foundational skills and theories to specialised topics. Options include combining ancient history and archaeology modules, integrated courses, or beginner-to-advanced Ancient Greek and Latin. The programme requires 10 days of fieldwork on an approved excavation or placement in the UK or abroad, with collaborations involving the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre. As a joint honours student, you gain comprehensive skills and assessment approaches from both disciplines.In the first year, mandatory modules cover Comparative World Prehistory, Rome to Revolution, Studying the Greek and Roman Worlds, Introduction to Archaeology, and Landscapes and Surveying, alongside pathway-specific options. The second year includes the core module Archaeology: Theory and Practice, with electives in classical civilisation, archaeology, or integrated themes, plus opportunities to study Ancient Greek or Latin. In the third year, students undertake a dissertation using skills from prior years, such as Extended Source Study, and may continue language studies.