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You will receive the same introduction to archaeology as our single honours students, but focus on classical art and archaeology. Choose from Ancient History and Classics options, like Greek Literature, Ancient Moral Philosophy or Roman History and Culture.

In the summer, you'll have the opportunity to complete two weeks of funded fieldwork on Hadrian's Wall.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Introduction to Archaeology 20
The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century 20
Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology 20
Optional Modules Credits
Introduction to Archaeological Science 20
Prehistoric Britain 20
The World of Latin Literature 20
Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature 20
How Should I Live? An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy 20
Beginners' Greek in Action 1 20
Beginners' Greek in Action 2 20
West meets East: Greek History and Society 20
The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan 20
Beginners' Latin in Action 1 20
Beginners' Latin in Action 2 20
Slavery 20
Global Middle Ages 20
Stuff: living in a material world 20
Global Ancient Histories 20

Your studies will expand geographically through a module on the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, with options that might take you to the prehistoric Aegean, or Rome under the Emperors. You can also pick thematic modules on slavery or religion.

You'll complete a further two weeks of funded fieldwork choosing from our projects in the UK or abroad.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Fieldwork and Post-Excavation: Archaeology in the UK 20
Archaeologies of the Roman Empire: The Roman World from Augustus to Justinian 20
Optional Modules Credits
Archaeological Theory and Interpretation 20
Animals, Plants and People: an Introduction to Environmental Archaeology 20
Prehistoric Europe 20
Aegean Prehistory 20
The Medieval World: AD 400-1500 20
Colonial Worlds: History & Archaeology 20
Artefacts 20
Hellenistic Empires from Alexander to Cleopatra 20
The Roman World from Hadrian to Heraclius 20
Greek and Roman Religions 20
Slavery in Greco-Roman antiquity 20
Career Development for second year students 20