BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology with Study Abroad

Course Overview This interdisciplinary course offers a comprehensive exploration of human societies, blending archaeological methods with anthropological theory to understand our species' journey from deep prehistory to the modern day. You will gain practical, hands-on experience through fieldwork while examining fundamental questions about culture, evolution, and social practices across the globe. Key Program Highlights Gain hands-on excavation and fieldwork experience with a required four-week practical project in the UK or overseas Explore core themes of the human experience, including evolution, art, gender, ritual, and warfare from multiple perspectives Learn to analyze and interpret physical evidence, from ancient artifacts to human remains, to understand past lives Investigate the diversity of global cultures and contemporary issues like health, technology, and the environment Benefit from expert teaching across two dedicated departments: Archaeology and Sociology, Philosophy & Anthropology