Archaeology and History BA

Aimed at those with a particular interest in the full range of human history, from the first hunter-gatherers to the complex societies of the medieval and modern periods, this course allows students to study the past not just through texts and images but through material remains. In archaeology, you will take introductory modules before studying more scientific approaches. You will also have the opportunity to participate actively in field work. In history, you will begin with a general outline of European and world history. The rest of your history course will be made up of modules that cover 500 CE to the present.
Year one
Year one will lay the foundation for your study of archaeology with core modules in archaeological method and the prehistoric and historic archaeology of Britain up to the industrial revolution. In history, you will study the core module, Learning History, as well as two modules chosen from a menu of medieval, early modern, and post-1789 survey courses.
Year two
In year two you will study more advanced core themes in archaeological research and choose from a wide range of optional modules covering topics from the Roman Empire to underwater archaeology. The core element in history is provided by the compulsory module, the Contemporary World since 1945. The focus of this course is not just on global developments (political and economic, social and cultural, environmental and demographic), but also on exploring key historical debates concerning the immediate origins of the world in which we now live.
Alongside this module, you will be able to select from an extremely wide range of options covering topics from the Anglo-Saxons through to the late 20th century.
Year three
In year three you will have the option of writing a dissertation in either history or archaeology. In history, your dissertation would normally be linked to your Special Subject, a year-long, in-depth research-based module that all students must pick from a wide menu....