Archaeology and Geography BA

4.8
6 reviews
  • University of Nottingham is brilliant accept the student union. The union bar serves reasonable food and drinks. The campus is green and home to various wildlife. The clubs and societies are well run. The campus wifi is great.
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  • A big university with a lot to offer.
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  • Not as great at expected.
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Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

On this course you will receive a balanced training in relevant aspects of physical, human, regional and technical geography. The archaeology modules provide a core understanding of archaeological method, environmental archaeology, ancient technologies, and the history of archaeological thought and research methods. Your technical training will include cartography, statistical techniques and computing.
Year one
In archaeology, the introductory modules provide a core understanding of archaeological method and archaeological science, while optional modules offer period specialisms or themes such as the archaeology of burials. In geography you will develop an understanding of key themes of human and physical geography and the use of geographical data.
Year two
You will build on the core aspects of archaeological research methods and theory and will also choose from a range of specialised modules. In geography you will choose from a range of options on physical and cultural geography.
Year three
You will write a dissertation in either geography or archaeology and take advanced modules in each subject.
More information
See also the School of Geography.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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University Of Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

A levels: ABB-BBB, including B in geography at A level
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
Students who require extra support to meet the English language requirements for their academic course can attend a presessional course at the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) to prepare for their future studies.

Students who pass at the required level can progress directly to their academic programme without needing to retake IELTS.
Please visit the CELE webpages for more information.
Alternative qualifications
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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • University of Nottingham is brilliant accept the student union. The union bar serves reasonable food and drinks. The campus is green and home to various wildlife. The clubs and societies are well run. The campus wifi is great.
    |
  • A big university with a lot to offer.
    |
  • Not as great at expected.
    |
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4.9
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Agnieszka

5.0
07/08/2018
What I would highlight: University of Nottingham is brilliant accept the student union. The union bar serves reasonable food and drinks. The campus is green and home to various wildlife. The clubs and societies are well run. The campus wifi is great.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Nathan

5.0
03/07/2018
What I would highlight: A big university with a lot to offer.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Priya

5.0
29/06/2018
What I would highlight: Not as great at expected.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Thomas

5.0
01/06/2018
What I would highlight: Variety of sports activities with great facilities.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Stefan

4.0
26/04/2018
What I would highlight: The university of Nottingham is beautiful. The humanities department is amazing. The grounds are stunning. Made the best choice to study here.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kieran

5.0
25/04/2018
What I would highlight: Good university, has alot to offer the students.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Cultural Geography
  • Physical Geography

Course programme

Typical year one modules Understanding the Past - Introduction to Archaeology Introduction to Archaeological Science Forest to Farmers: Prehistoric Archaeology of Britain Rome to Revolution: Historical Archaeology of Britain Great Discoveries in Archaeology Grave Matters: The Archaeology of Death, Burial and Commemoration Interpreting Geographical Data Exploring Human Geography Tutorial Orientation and Study Skills Geographical Field Course Physical Landscapes of Britain Typical year two modules Compulsory Archaeological Research: Theory and Practice Research Tutorial Optional Techniques in Physical Geography Techniques in Human Geography River Channel Forms and Dynamics Patterns of Life Rural Environmental Geography Dissertation Preparation Archaeology and Society: Heritage and Professional Skills Making of the Modern World The Archaeology of the Roman Empire The Medieval World Mediterranean Prehistory Underwater Archaeology Typical year three modules Compulsory Dissertation BA OR either Dissertation in Archaeology Or Independent Research Project Optional The Landscape History of Liguria Quaternary Environments European Urban Geographies (Berlin Fieldcourse) Ecosystem Services and Human Well-being The Cultural Geography of English Landscape The Archaeology of the Silk Road Submerged Worlds Beastly Questions Commensal Politics: Food, Plants and Social Change Topics in Human Evolution Profesional Bioarchaeology The Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England The Archaeology of the Medieval City The Archaeology of Mycenaean Greece Rome and the Mediterranean Prehistoric Italy The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of, for example, research developments or legislation changes. The above list is a sample of typical modules we offer, not a definitive list.

Archaeology and Geography BA

Price on request