Archaeology and Anthropology, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Explore humanity from its earliest origins to the cultures and societies of today with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology degree. and combine two fascinating and related disciplines. Archaeology examines the material evidence from our past and present, while anthropology focuses on human development and contemporary cultures.Studying these disciplines together will provide you with insight into what it means to be human. This will enable you to address issues that are critical to our shared global future, including:

• the relationship between humans and environmental change

• inequality, migration and identity

• population growth and development

• human diets and health

• politics, economics and sustainability.

By examining human development, behaviour and different cultures, you’ll better understand the roots of these issues. You’ll learn how other societies have tackled comparable problems and how contemporary societies are addressing them now.The University of Reading is ranked in the Top 100 in the world for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023). 100% of students in the Department of Archaeology and 100% of students studying BA History said our teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (National Student Survey, 2023).For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/archaeology-ug/ba-archaeology-and-anthropology

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: *Revolutions and Transitions: the Human Journey from 6 Million Years Ago to the Present Day*Archaeology Today: Methods and Practice*Global Challenges*Forensic Anthropology and the Archaeology of Death*Contemporary World Cultures: an Introduction to Social Anthropology*Archaeology and Heritage: Past, Present and Future*Archaeology Field School and Professional Practice*Changing the Face of the Earth: Past, Present and Future Sustainability*Living with Each Other: Social and Cultural GeographyThe University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. We suggest that you regularly revisit this webpage during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.

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The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: *Revolutions and Transitions: the Human Journey from 6 Million Years Ago to the Present Day *Archaeology Today: Methods and Practice *Global Challenges *Forensic Anthropology and the Archaeology of Death *Contemporary World Cultures: an Introduction to Social Anthropology *Archaeology and Heritage: Past, Present and Future *Archaeology Field School and Professional Practice *Changing the Face of the Earth: Past, Present and Future Sustainability *Living with Each Other: Social and Cultural Geography The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. We suggest that you regularly revisit this webpage during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.