You’ll engage with a range of archaeological techniques used to understand the past, focusing on case studies from prehistory to the recent past.
This includes the unique interdisciplinary module 'Stuff: Living in a Material World.' On this module you'll think about the relationships formed between people and their things.
This is also your opportunity to explore Archaeological Science working in our Archaeology Lab to learn about techniques and processes that underpin the discipline.
Following your first year, you'll also have the opportunity to complete two weeks of funded fieldwork during the summer.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Introduction to Archaeological Science | 20 |
Introduction to Archaeology | 20 |
Prehistoric Britain | 20 |
The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century | 20 |
Stuff: living in a material world | 20 |
Optional Modules | Credits |
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Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology | 20 |
Global Ancient Histories | 20 |
You’ll study materials from a broad geographical range and expand your skillset to include specialist laboratory and computer analytical techniques.
You’ll also complete a further two weeks of funded fieldwork, choosing from one of our many projects in the UK or abroad.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Archaeological Theory and Interpretation | 20 |
Fieldwork and Post-Excavation: Archaeology in the UK | 20 |
You’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules, enabling you to select the topics that fascinate you most, whether it’s Roman frontiers or Ancient Greek bodies.
You’ll also complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice while receiving guided supervision from an expert member of staff.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Dissertation in Archaeology | 40 |