BSc (Hons)

Archaeology & Anthropology

Duration
3 Years
Start
September 2024
UCAS Code
4P49
Delivery
Campus Taught

If you’re interested in the story of human beings; how we evolved, why we live in different sorts of societies around the world, and how we interact with one another and the environment, then Archaeology & Anthropology is the course for you.

Why study with us

  • 1st
    in the UK for teaching on the course
    National Student Survey (Archaeology) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • 1st
    in the UK for overall positivity
    National Student Survey (Archaeology) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • 2nd
    in the UK for student satisfaction
    Complete University Guide (Archaeology)
    2024
  • 3rd
    in the UK for student experience
    Times Good University Guide (Archaeology and forensic science)
    2024
  • Benefits from state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including dedicated human bone labs, an archaeological science lab with areas for processing finds, a soil flotation unit, an imaging suite with 3D scanners and a suite of cutting-edge geophysical and excavation equipment.
  • Our teaching collection includes one of the largest anthropological collections of human remains in the country.
  • We offer a selection of local, national and international fieldwork. Previous students have undertaken archaeological excavations at Stonehenge, tombs in Orkney and caves in California.
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What you’ll do

  • Teaching is research-informed, practical and genuinely international in outlook. You’ll get to work alongside professionals in the field, including anthropologists, archaeologists and museum staff.
  • All students get to undertake a four week placement at an excavation site working alongside teaching staff and professionals from an archaeological organisation or museum.
  • You’ll have the flexibility to delve into the specialist areas that interest you most, with optional units in everything from the anthropology of animals to the study of hunter-gatherers around the world.

Modules

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face
5%Online

Please note the delivery information for this course is accurate for the academic year 2023/24. The information displayed in this section may not yet accurately reflect how the course will be delivered in 2024/25 but this information will be updated by December 2023.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Accreditations

  • This course has been accredited by the CifA. Nationally we are one of only seven universities to receive this accreditation. In their report, assessors commented that "The focus on excavation and field archaeology is clearly a unique selling point of the department, and it is clear that students leave with an unparalleled level and range of experience."
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The best part about the course is the sense of community. Students socialise across year groups and you get to know one another very quickly.
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Rebecca Oldfield
BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology
United Kingdom

Future careers

Graduates looking to pursue a career in archaeology have gone on to work for contracting archaeological organisations and museums all over the world.

Those with an interest in anthropology have gone on to pursue roles in museums, conservation, heritage management and other graduate-level careers.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,500 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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