Department of Anthropology | BA Anthropology and Archaeology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Durham University |TopUniversities

Department of Anthropology | BA Anthropology and Archaeology

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Anthropology and archaeology are closely allied subjects, making them an ideal combination for a joint honours degree.


Archaeology is the study of past human communities via the material traces they leave behind, while anthropology is the study of humanity with an emphasis on present day societies. Therefore, together these two subjects complement one another to provide a comprehensive understanding of humanity past and present. Both subjects are very broad and overlap with many others, including history, classics, sociology and biosciences.


A degree in anthropology and archaeology will equip you with many practical and transferable skills, including conducting fieldwork, designing research projects, upholding professional and ethical standards and navigating cultural differences.


Our anthropology and archaeology graduates go on to a wide range of professions including working in professional archaeology, government, healthcare, finance, education, research, marketing, environmental sustainability and law. Many of our students also go on to postgraduate study, including in other subjects.


Durham Education 2027


The University is committed to continuous improvement and is currently undertaking a review to enhance our courses. As we make updates, some details of courses advertised for 2027 entry may change. These enhancements are being developed in consultation with students and in response to student feedback.


We will not be making changes to degree subjects, academic standards or the broad concepts that will be taught, but to how courses are organised. In some cases this may mean that the balance of compulsory and optional modules may change.Any updates will be communicated transparently and by the end of summer 2026, ensuring applicants know exactly what to expect from their chosen degree.


Programme overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Anthropology and archaeology are closely allied subjects, making them an ideal combination for a joint honours degree.


Archaeology is the study of past human communities via the material traces they leave behind, while anthropology is the study of humanity with an emphasis on present day societies. Therefore, together these two subjects complement one another to provide a comprehensive understanding of humanity past and present. Both subjects are very broad and overlap with many others, including history, classics, sociology and biosciences.


A degree in anthropology and archaeology will equip you with many practical and transferable skills, including conducting fieldwork, designing research projects, upholding professional and ethical standards and navigating cultural differences.


Our anthropology and archaeology graduates go on to a wide range of professions including working in professional archaeology, government, healthcare, finance, education, research, marketing, environmental sustainability and law. Many of our students also go on to postgraduate study, including in other subjects.


Durham Education 2027


The University is committed to continuous improvement and is currently undertaking a review to enhance our courses. As we make updates, some details of courses advertised for 2027 entry may change. These enhancements are being developed in consultation with students and in response to student feedback.


We will not be making changes to degree subjects, academic standards or the broad concepts that will be taught, but to how courses are organised. In some cases this may mean that the balance of compulsory and optional modules may change.Any updates will be communicated transparently and by the end of summer 2026, ensuring applicants know exactly what to expect from their chosen degree.


Admission Requirements

35+
176+
62+
6.5+
120+
4.5+

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
28,000 GBP

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