Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Archaeology

Students will learn how to use industry-standard computer software such as ArcGIS and Geoplot. Further, the department has a geoarchaeological consultancy (ARCA), whose staff will teach students. The consultancy offers valuable laboratory work experience – an opportunity to combine academic expertise with delivering high-quality commercial solutions.

Year 1 provides a sound foundation in the theory and practice of archaeology and considers the history of humanity from earliest ape ancestors to the twentieth century. The year finishes with a four-week excavation in the summer. During Years 2 and 3, students focus on the archaeology of specific periods and/or places while they undertake a dissertation, for which students are prepared by modules on theory and method, and consider the public role of archaeology.