Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons)

Delve into the ancient world through studying a combination of material culture and texts. Combining archaeology with ancient history, this degree gives you the practical and intellectual skills to tackle exciting topics in the past which are relevant today.We are a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching in our twin disciplines of Ancient History and Archaeology. We have a long history of making high-impact, world-leading discoveries, of which you could be a part. Our staff work all over the world on research projects in Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, Egypt, North Africa, Sudan, Iran, Syria, Pakistan, South East Asia, China, Australia, the USA, Cuba and elsewhere. We cover all periods, from the earliest humans to the recent past.During your Ancient History and Archaeology degree, you will develop an understanding of societies and cultures in the past, with an emphasis on Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the wider ancient world in North Africa and the Near East. You will examine classical texts and material remains in order to understand the past.Practical experience is a key part of the degree. You will have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork and field trips. We offer a wide variety of archaeological fieldwork and study options. We have specialist facilities and an outstanding range of equipment for hands-on teaching and research in science-based analytical techniques, including our state-of-the-art human bone laboratory, environmental laboratory, zooarchaeology laboratory, and ceramics laboratory.You will have the opportunity to gain experience with local heritage organisations, schools and our professional archaeological unit through Year 2 and 3 module placements and our accredited internship programme.