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Archaeology and Anthropology with Study Year Abroad BA (Hons)

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Explore humanity from its earliest origins to the cultures and societies of today with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology with Study Year Abroad degree.The University of Reading is in the top 100 in the world for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2023, Archaeology. The University of Reading is ranked 51-100 in the world and is the joint 9th highest placed UK university) and is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we scored 2nd best for teaching quality in Archaeology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)This four-year, joint honours course combines archaeology’s examination of material evidence from our past and present with anthropology’s focus on human development and contemporary cultures and societies. Studying these two disciplines together allows you insight and understanding of what it means to be human.This understanding will be crucial in addressing issues critical to our shared global future, including:- the relationship between humans and environmental change- inequality, migration and identity- population growth and development- human diets and health- politics, economics and sustainability.By examining human development, behaviour and different cultures, you will better understand the roots of these issues, and learn how other societies have tackled comparable problems – and how contemporary societies are addressing them now.Using methodological approaches from the sciences, social sciences and humanities, you will examine the diversity of human experience. You will learn about the biological evolution of our earliest ancestors, the pre-historical and historical development of different cultures, and present-day ways of life and social issues.During your studies you will analyse:- material culture- biological evidence- ethnographic evidence- theoretical and empirical perspectives from the past and present.Your studies in the Department of Archaeology will encompass ethnographic approaches and case studies, and the study of social and scientific archaeology, including:- the investigation of artefacts recovered through excavation- the study of human bones (including osteology and palaeopathology)- the study of plant and animal remains- human-environment interaction- how climate and environmental change have affected lives past and present- religious, social, economic and political diversity around the world.On this course you will learn through a combination of field classes and fieldwork projects, lectures and seminars, laboratory and other practical work, and placements.Depending on your module choices, methods of assessment can range from fieldwork diaries and laboratory-based practical tests to article critiques and presentations.


Study Abroad

A key component of this course is a fourth year so that you can further your studies at one of our partner universities abroad. This happens during your third year.Studying abroad is an opportunity to increase your cultural awareness and explore a new location.We have a number of partner universities in Europe – including Aarhus University (Denmark), the University of Toruń (Poland), Uppsala University (Sweden), and the University of Malta – as well as partners farther afield. Of particular interest to BA Archaeology and Anthropology students is the opportunity to study the local ethnography and archaeology of southern Florida through our link with the University of Florida.All classes are conducted in English and bursaries are available to help with travel and accommodation costs. Visit our Study Abroad website for more information.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England

The University of Reading is an international community with more than 25,000 students from around 160 countries.
Reading is a lively town under 30 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master's and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 26 4

    12th out of 27 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    125 64%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    8th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 195
    120 60%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    14th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.34 87%

    1st

    1

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