Archaeology and Geography, BA (Hons)

Human societies develop through complex interactions with climate and the environment, which geography and archaeology explore as natural partners. This course examines the evolving relationship between people, landscapes, and the environment from prehistory to the present, requiring no prior archaeology experience. Students gain skills in archaeological surveying, recording, cartography, statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and archival research. The program mandates 10 days of fieldwork via approved excavations or placements in the UK or abroad, with collaborations including the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, plus artefact-handling sessions at the on-campus museum.In the first year, core modules introduce archaeological principles and geography themes, with optional credits in both fields and initial fieldwork. Year two advances research techniques and interpretation, including human or physical geography options, while developing skills for a third-year dissertation. Students receive at least 10 hours of weekly contact through lectures and seminars, with year two counting as 33% of the final classification. The final year features a 40-credit dissertation and advanced modules in archaeology or geography.