You'll learn the essential theories, methods and practical skills used in archaeology.
You will take the History module ‘Evidence and Argument’ and select options in, Public History, or Historical Sources and Methods. At the end of Year 1 you complete at least two weeks’ excavation fieldwork.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Introduction to Archaeology | 20 |
The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century | 20 |
Evidence and Argument | 20 |
Optional Modules | Credits |
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Introduction to Archaeological Science | 20 |
Prehistoric Britain | 20 |
Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology | 20 |
Slavery | 20 |
Global Middle Ages | 20 |
Stuff: living in a material world | 20 |
Global Ancient Histories | 20 |
Historical Sources and Methods | 20 |
History Lab I | 20 |
History Lab II | 20 |
Public History | 20 |
What is History For? | 20 |
You continue to explore archaeological methods, and choose from options in both history and archaeology. Many of these complement each other: you can choose to study the medieval world, through modules in both disciplines.
You will also complete two weeks of fieldwork at the end of Year 2.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Fieldwork and Post-Excavation: Archaeology in the UK | 20 |
In Stage 3, you'll complete a dissertation in archaeology, history or a combination of both, conducting in-depth research.
You will have a choice of optional modules, which complement each other. You can choose to study the Archaeology of Britain after 1500, alongside history options on Elizabeth I, and the Georgian period.