48 monthsProgramme duration
40,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
13 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Archaeology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme provides a foundation in theoretical archaeological approaches, practical methods and major issues in world prehistory. Throughout the degree, you will be able to select optional modules that provide an in-depth study of particular geographical regions, time periods and archaeological materials.
Optional modules will help you develop practical skills in a range of areas, from topographical surveying to archaeological photography. There are archaeology optional modules that run on a biennial basis and range from Roman art and architecture to pottery analysis; from geoarchaeology to zooarchaeology; from Amazonia or the Aztecs to Stonehenge, China and early Islamic archaeology.
Students who have enrolled for this degree will be expected to demonstrate an aptitude for and commitment to fieldwork in the first year. During the second year students will be invited to submit an application to become an employee of Archaeology South East ASE. Those whose applications are successful will start to work with ASE at the beginning of September of their third year.
During the third year, placement students will work as a part of a professional team to excavate, survey, study, manage and conserve historic sites and finds. Working alongside our expert staff at Archaeology South East (ASE), the commercial archaeology division of the Institute of Archaeology at UCL, you will be at the forefront of new archaeological discovery, engaging with the public to promote an understanding of the historic environment. You will learn what it’s like to work full-time in the archaeology industry, gain practical skills including vital excavation experience, and make industry connections.
In your final year, you will present a portfolio designed to encourage you to critically reflect on your fieldwork experiences. You will also design, execute and present an extended piece of research on a subject that you will choose, research, and write up with the help of a supervisor.
All students will complete, in addition to the placement year, 50 days of partially-funded fieldwork, which includes excavation, museum work, research and digital fieldwork.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Archaeology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme provides a foundation in theoretical archaeological approaches, practical methods and major issues in world prehistory. Throughout the degree, you will be able to select optional modules that provide an in-depth study of particular geographical regions, time periods and archaeological materials.
Optional modules will help you develop practical skills in a range of areas, from topographical surveying to archaeological photography. There are archaeology optional modules that run on a biennial basis and range from Roman art and architecture to pottery analysis; from geoarchaeology to zooarchaeology; from Amazonia or the Aztecs to Stonehenge, China and early Islamic archaeology.
Students who have enrolled for this degree will be expected to demonstrate an aptitude for and commitment to fieldwork in the first year. During the second year students will be invited to submit an application to become an employee of Archaeology South East ASE. Those whose applications are successful will start to work with ASE at the beginning of September of their third year.
During the third year, placement students will work as a part of a professional team to excavate, survey, study, manage and conserve historic sites and finds. Working alongside our expert staff at Archaeology South East (ASE), the commercial archaeology division of the Institute of Archaeology at UCL, you will be at the forefront of new archaeological discovery, engaging with the public to promote an understanding of the historic environment. You will learn what it’s like to work full-time in the archaeology industry, gain practical skills including vital excavation experience, and make industry connections.
In your final year, you will present a portfolio designed to encourage you to critically reflect on your fieldwork experiences. You will also design, execute and present an extended piece of research on a subject that you will choose, research, and write up with the help of a supervisor.
All students will complete, in addition to the placement year, 50 days of partially-funded fieldwork, which includes excavation, museum work, research and digital fieldwork.
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