Archaeology and Anthropology

Description

This course, run jointly by the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology, and the Department of African Studies and Anthropology, offers an integrated programme of study. It offers study in archaeological and anthropological theory, prehistory, historical archaeology, ethnography, field archaeology, physical anthropology, bioarchaeology, and material culture studies. It is designed both for future archaeologists and anthropologists, and for those seeking an exciting and dynamic non-vocational degree course.

Detailed Course Facts

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Course Content

Archaeology and Anthropology both seek to understand the nature of human societies, the material worlds they inhabit and fashion, and the extraordinary diversity of cultural life both over time and in different parts of the world.

First year

• Exploring Our Past introductory archaeology module, covering key approaches to archaeological investigation and interpretation)
• Project work: two small-group seminar courses chosen from a range of about 8 special topics, such as Archaeology as Anthropology, Bog Bodies, and Mycenae.
• Practical Archaeology
• Anthropology and Ethnography
• Introduction to African Environments and Societies
• Optional module (choose from a wide range of courses, including modules such as Introduction to African Politics and Introduction to African History)

Second year

• Artefacts and Material Culture (20 credits: archaeology core course)
• Archaeology in the World (20 credits: archaeology core course)
• Seminar option: small-group seminar series, chosen from a range of about 8 period/region/thematic archaeology topics, such as Virtual Worlds, Ritual and Religion, Roman Army as a Community, and Bronze Age Europe.
• Anthropology Debates and Controversies (40 credits: social anthropology core course)
• Optional module (choose from a wide range of courses, including modules such as Ethnography in Practice)

Third year

• Archaeology dissertation (40 credits) or Anthropology dissertation (40 credits)

The additional 80 credits required in the third year may be chosen from a wide range of archaeology and anthropology option modules. This allows students both to specialise in specific areas, periods, approaches and themes if they wish to, and also to create unique combinations of subjects for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary study.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 80(Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test : 93

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Requirements

Number of A levels required: 3

Typical offer: ABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34 points

Additional information:

Other qualifications are considered learn more about entry requirements.

International students:

Standard English language requirements| apply: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band; TOEFL IBT 93

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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