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BA Ancient History and Archaeology

Newcastle University

Institution
Newcastle University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Ancient History and Archaeology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
VV14
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB IB: 32 points

About this course

BA Honours in Archaeology and Classics, covering ancient history and material culture. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK). Latin and Ancient Greek can be studied from beginners' level.

Modules

  • Introduction to Archaeology
  • The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century
  • Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
  • Introduction to Archaeological Science
  • Prehistoric Britain
  • The World of Latin Literature
  • Tragedy, Comedy, History: The World of Greek Literature
  • How Should I Live? An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
  • Beginners' Greek in Action Part 1
  • Beginners' Greek in Action Part 2
  • West meets East: Greek History and Society, 776-200 BC
  • The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan
  • Beginners' Latin in Action Part 1
  • Beginners' Latin in Action Part 2
  • Global Middle Ages
  • Stuff: living in a material world
  • Global Ancient Histories
  • Fieldwork and Post-Excavation: Archaeology in the UK
  • Archaeologies of the Roman Empire: The Roman World from Augustus to Diocletian
  • Archaeological Theory and Interpretation
  • From Lascaux to Knossos: Prehistoric Europe
  • Colonial Worlds: History and Archaeology
  • Artefacts
  • Warlike women, one-eyed warriors and gold-guarding griffins: The World of Herodotus
  • Hellenistic Empires from Alexander to Cleopatra
  • The Roman World from Hadrian to Heraclius
  • Greek and Roman Religions
  • Slavery in Greco-Roman Antiquity
  • Sacred words and dirty deeds: Thriving in Late Antiquity
  • The Mediterranean: a connected past
  • Africa: History of a Continent
  • Early Medieval Britain
  • Frontier Communities of Roman Britain
  • The Archaeology of Animal Bones
  • Early Prehistoric Europe: Origins and transformations
  • Sex, bodies and identities in Classical Greece
  • Dissertation in Archaeology: Research as Professional Practice
  • Dissertation in Ancient History and Archaeology: Research as Professional Practice
  • Homeric Archaeology: Greece from Palaces to City States
  • Fundamentals of Digital Humanities: Computer literacy, data analysis and GIS
  • Warlike women, one-eyed warriors and gold-guarding griffins: The World of Herodotus
  • City of Athens: Power, Society and Culture
  • Roman Egypt
  • Businesswomen in the ancient world: Challenging Prejudices and Inequality
  • Career Development for final year students