Archaeology
The transferable skills you'll gain from this subject could lead you into archaeological or heritage career.
But they are just as vital for teaching, banking, law and the military. Offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology we also have a vibrant and active Archaeology Society for you to get involved in.
Students study either 40 or 60 credits from the list below in Stage 1. It is recommended that students study ARA1027 ‘Introduction to Archaeology’ in Semester 1, and HCA1007 ‘Stuff: Living in a Material Word’ in Semester 2.
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Credit Value |
Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARA1026 | Introduction to Archaeological Science | 20 | 2 |
| ARA1027 | Introduction to Archaeology (Recommended) Please see note about fieldwork | 20 | 1 |
| ARA1028 | Prehistoric Britain | 20 | 1 |
| ARA1030 | The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century | 20 | 2 |
| HCA1001 | Slavery | 20 | 1 |
| HCA1007 | Stuff: Living in a Material World (Recommended) | 20 | 2 |
Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 2. It is recommended that students study ARA2102 ‘Cold Case: Archaeological Science in Action’ in Semester 2.
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Credit Value |
Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARA2001 | Archaeological Theory and Interpretation | 20 | 2 |
| ARA2004 | Animals, Plants and People: an Introduction to Environmental Archaeology (Pre-requisite ARA1026) | 20 | 1 |
| ARA2011 | Prehistoric Europe | 20 | 1 |
| ARA2012 | Fieldwork and Archaeological Practice (Pre-requisite ARA1027) Please see above note about fieldwork | 20 | 1 |
| ARA2016 | Aegean Prehistory | 20 | 2 |
| ARA2091 | Archaeologies of Roman Empire: The Roman World from Augustus to Justinian | 20 | 1 |
| ARA2092 | The Medieval World: AD 400-1500 | 20 | 2 |
| ARA2097 | Historical Archaeology of the Modern World (post 1492) | 20 | 2 |
Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 3.
If you wish to take a ‘Dissertation’ module (there is no requirement to do so) you can select one of the four available (i.e. ARA3000, ARA3001, ARA3002 or ARA3003). *Credits in the Dissertation modules are split 10 credits in Semester 1 and 30 credits in Semester 2.
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Credit Value |
Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARA3000 | Dissertation in Archaeological Science |
40* | 1&2 |
| ARA3001 | Dissertation in Archaeology | 40* | 1&2 |
| ARA3002 | Dissertation in Ancient History & Archaeology | 40* | 1&2 |
| ARA3003 | Dissertation in Archaeology & History | 40* | 1&2 |
| ARA3013 | Early Medieval Britain | 20 | 2 |
| ARA3016 | The Archaeology of Byzantium and its Neighbours | 20 | 1 |
| ARA3031 | Historical Archaeology of Britain 1500-Present | 20 | 1 |
| ARA3100 | Archaeologies of the Middle Sea: An Armchair Voyage Across the Prehistoric Mediterranean | 20 | 1 |
| ARA3114 | Regionality and the Fall of Rome | 20 | 2 |
| ARA3117 | The Archaeology of Animal Bones | 20 | 1 |
| ARA3118 | Early Prehistoric Europe: Origins and Transformations | 20 | 2 |
| ARA3121 | Sex, bodies and identities in Classical Greece | 20 | 2 |
| ARA3123 | Lessons from the Past: Archaeo-historic perspectives on Sustainability in the Anthropocene | 20 | 1 |
Archaeology fieldwork:
Combined Honours students can participate in an approved excavation, fieldwork or other practical/vocational work at the end of Stage 1 and during the summer vacation at the end of Stage 2. You must work for at least two weeks.
If you would like to undertake fieldwork, we strongly recommend that you take:
- ARA1027 in Stage 1 and
- ARA2012 in Stage 2
If you would like to participate in fieldwork but take alternative Archaeology modules this must be discussed and agreed with the Subject Advisor for Archaeology. Any student wishing to undertake fieldwork at the end of Stage 2 should also consult with the Subject Advisor for Archaeology.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about choosing this subject as part of your Combined Honours degree, contact us and we'll be more than happy to help.
Subject advisers
Semester 1 - Dr Matthew Haysom, School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Semester 2 - Dr Sally Waite, School of History, Classics and Archaeology