You'll learn the essential theories, methods and practical skills used in archaeology and history.

In the module Evidence and Argument you will work closely with one of our academics to study a historical debate in detail to start building your skills as a historian. 

You'll take two compulsory modules in Archaeology to introduce you to Archaeology as a discipline. You'll also explore the archaeology of Britain from the Roman age through to the 20th Century.

A range of optional modules include Global Middle Ages, Greek and Roman Art, and Archaeology and pre-historic Britain. At the end of Year 1 you complete at least two weeks’ excavation fieldwork.

You continue to explore archaeological methods in the compulsory Fieldwork and Post-Excavation module.

Start developing your skills in independent research in modules such as Crafting or Research History and choose from topical options in both history and archaeology.

We also continue to offer interdisciplinary modules bringing together History and Archaeology such as in The Mediterranean: a connected past.

You will also complete two weeks of fieldwork at the end of Year 2.

In Stage 3, you'll complete a dissertation in archaeology, history or a combination of both, conducting in-depth research.

You will have a wide choice of optional modules across both archaeology and History drawing on the diverse range of research expertise of our academic staff.

Modules

Compulsory modules