BA Archaeology and History
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC, the school requires one of the following subjects: A level History, or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law. IB: 28 points, including 5 in HL History or an alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology
About this course
BA (Hons) in History and Archaeology, combining the study of past societies with archaeological investigation. Core topics include Fieldwork, Historical Research, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Communication & Writing. The Archaeology Field School provides practical experience of excavation and post-excavation analysis, and a work placement module offers structured professional experience with an external employer.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Originating a Practitioner Project
- The Archaeology of Britain and Europe
- Global Histories: Defining Moments
- Archaeology Field School
- Living with the Past: An introduction to Archaeological Heritage
- Pre-Modern Movements: Crusades, Rebellions, Revolutions
- Modern Spaces: Cultures, Conflicts, Identities
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Living in past worlds: Relational approaches in Archaeology
- Mortuary Archaeology
- Fake History and Conspiracy Theories
- Challenging History
- Experiential Learning: Professional Practice in Archaeology
- Experiential Learning: Curious Chester
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Archaeology and Heritage Practice – Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Archaeology Dissertation
- History at the Cutting Edge
- Archaeology and the Anthropocene
- History Special Subject 1 - Presenting History
- History Dissertation
- Archaeological Heritage and Public Archaeology
- Advanced Study in British and European Archaeology
- Bioarchaeology
- History Special Subject 2 - Publicising History