Ancient History and Archaeology

Archaeology and Anthropology

Introduction
Our programmes introduce you to the practice, theory and history of archaeology and related disciplines. Each degree aims to equip you with the ability to handle complex data sets and concepts, and to interpret material and literary evidence with lucidity.

Core units comprise theory and practice, and include field trips and fieldwork. Optional units cover specialised periods and regions, from human origins to the present day. These range from Britain, Europe and the Mediterranean to Egypt, Africa and the Americas. We offer units on methods and techniques such as human osteology, environmental archaeology, ceramic analysis and applied anthropology. You will write a dissertation on an original topic in your final year.

Teaching and Learning
Units in the department are primarily lecture-based, although a number incorporate practical elements, such as laboratory or museum work, and field trips. Seminar presentations are introduced during the second year. The field course provides an opportunity to participate in an archaeological excavation or to undertake anthropological fieldwork.

Assessment
Units may be assessed on the basis of essays, exams, notebooks, lab reports, oral and poster presentations, or any combination of these.

BA Ancient History and Archaeology

Programme structure
Year 1:

• Introduction to Ancient History
• Introduction to Archaeology
• Artefacts
• Field Course
• Celtic and Roman Archaeology
• Literary sources for Greek and Roman History
• One optional unit

Year 2:

• Approaches to Ancient History
• Historical topic
• Option topic
• History of Archaeology
• Contemporary Theory in Archaeology
• Four optional units

Year 3:

• Two minor special subjects, plus dissertation (in conjunction with Archaeology), or major special subject plus dissertation (in conjunction with Archaeology)

Entry Requirements
Typical offer for:
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent

• AAB-BBB. A good A-level in one of the following subjects is preferred: Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Civilisation/Studies, History

14-19 Advanced Diploma

• At least grade B overall in the Diploma to include grade A in A-level Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Civilisation/Studies or History (ASL)

BTEC

• DDD-DDM

Access

• Pass Access to HE Diploma (Arts or Humanities) with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction

SQA

• SH: AAAAB-BBBBB

Welsh Bacc

• Pass Advanced Diploma with two A-levels at AA

IB Diploma

• 35-32 points (6, 6, 6 to 6, 6, 5 at Higher level)

EB

• 77%

IELTS

• 6.5 in all parts

Selection:

• UCAS form. We normally only interview mature applicants and applicants with non-standard qualifications

Deferred Entry:

• Welcomed. However, only a limited number of places will be available for applicants for deferred entry, in fairness to those applying during the following year