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Ancient History and Archaeology, BA (Hons)
University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Subject ranking
UK / QS 2025 8th
UK / CUG 2024 8th
UK / Times 2025 10th
Costs
food & rentS$17.2K / year
Entry requirements
Scholarships
21 - 50 available
10 available
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Duration
2028
Course summary
Learn about the ancient world and find ways to understand the foundations of how we live today. From Ancient Egypt to the rise of Islam in the Middle East. You can also learn what happened during the conquests of Alexander the Great and at the end of the Roman Empire.Archaeology and Ancient History at Southampton offers you the opportunity to learn in an engaging, supportive and highly successful research environment. Graduates from the Ancient History and Archaeology BA degree have gained employment in heritage management, museums or archaeological research.We are ranked 5th in the UK for Archaeology in the Complete University Guide, 2024.You’ll have the chance to engage with topics you are already passionate about, or to try something entirely new. This might mean application of cutting-edge technology to discover and map new sites, or develop complimentary archival research skills. You'll deepen your understanding of archaeology with at least 3 weeks of practical experience of field work, including excavating archaeological sites and collecting archaeological material from ploughed fields. Our Digital Humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of Ancient History and Archaeology and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Just some of the modules you may study include: The development of Archaeological and Anthropological Thought; Introduction to the Ancient World; Archaeological Methods for Fieldwork and Analysis; Ancient Greeks at War, Maritime Archaeology, Molecular Archaeology, GIS for Archaeology, Bones, Bodies and Burials: Osteology and Comparative Anatomy . For further module information visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/ancient-history-archaeology-degree-ba#modules On this course you will learn through a range of activities that may include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning (studying on your own). You will be able to demonstrate what you have learnt through a variety of assessment methods, such as examinations, essays, extended essays, practical assignments in both the laboratory and the field, presentations, portfolios and the dissertation. You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor who will offer support and advice throughout your studies. You will also receive feedback throughout your course, enabling you to identify areas for improvement before your work is formally assessed.Modules
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You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of Ancient History and Archaeology and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Just some of the modules you may study include: The development of Archaeological and Anthropological Thought; Introduction to the Ancient World; Archaeological Methods for Fieldwork and Analysis; Ancient Greeks at War, Maritime Archaeology, Molecular Archaeology, GIS for Archaeology, Bones, Bodies and Burials: Osteology and Comparative Anatomy . For further module information visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/ancient-history-archaeology-degree-ba#modules
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