Archaeology and Anthropology

Description

The great strength of the joint honours in Archaeology and Anthropology is its interdisciplinary content that allows you to acquaint yourself with different societies in the present and the past. Anthropology assists archaeology in addressing the big question – what makes us human? Both are the study of human beings: how we evolved, why we live in different sorts of societies around the world, and how we interact with one another and the environment. An exciting and varied subject, anthropology and archaeology cover a huge range of topics including human evolution, primatology, genetics, reproduction, identity, nutrition, medicine, religion, kinship, politics, heritage and development.

You will study archaeology in the Department of Classics and Archaeological studies, with a focus on the Graeco-Roman world, including art and architecture, history, languages and philosophy – and the way they all connect in the study of ancient civilisations, including those of Egypt, Greece, Rome and their neighbours. At Kent, you also have the opportunity to learn Latin or Ancient Greek, which are taught at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

You have the opportunity to participate in excavations and do internships in heritage management programmes.

Independent rankings

In the National Student Survey 2014, Archaeology is ranked 10th and Classics 14th for student satisfaction. Classics and Archaeology at Kent are ranked 8th and 11th respectively in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

In The Guardian University Guide 2014, Anthropology at Kent was ranked 5th for graduate employment prospects.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• CL329 - Introduction to Archaeology
• SE301 - Social Anthropology
• SE302 - Foundations of Biological Anthropology

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• SE581 - Biological Anthropology: The Human Animal
• SE582 - Comparative Perspectives in Primate Biology
• SE588 - Advanced Social Anthropology I
• SE589 - Advanced Social Anthropology II
• CL651 - Heads, Heroes and Horses: in search of the Ancient Celts
• CL652 - Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece
• CL663 - Greek and Roman Medicine
• CL674 - Everyday Life in the Roman Empire
• CL609 - Roman Art and Architecture
• CL677 - Fieldwork Practice
• SE549 - The Anthropology of Health, Illness and Medicine
• SE550 - The Anthropology of Gender
• SE551 - Anthropology and Language
• SE592 - The Ethnography of Central Asian Societies
• SE565 - Sex Evolution and Human Nature
• SE566 - Human Osteology
• SE552 - Culture and Cognition
• SE575 - Medicinal Plants: Home Remedy, Pharmaceutical, Illicit Drug
• SE580 - Primate Behaviour and Ecology
• SE579 - The Anthropology of Amazonia
• SE752 - Anthropology of Creativity

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• CL636 - Archaeological Project
• SE752 - Anthropology of Creativity
• SE579 - The Anthropology of Amazonia
• SE575 - Medicinal Plants: Home Remedy, Pharmaceutical, Illicit Drug
• SE552 - Culture and Cognition
• SE554 - Visual Anthropology Theory
• SE569 - Palaeopathology
• SE570 - Current Issues in Evolutionary Anthropology
• SE592 - The Ethnography of Central Asian Societies
• SE593 - Evolution of Human Diversity
• SE596 - Theoretical Perspectives in Social Anthropology
• SE597 - Theoretical Topics in Social Anthropology
• SE551 - Anthropology and Language
• SE550 - The Anthropology of Gender
• SE549 - The Anthropology of Health, Illness and Medicine
• SE541 - The Evolution of Hominin Behaviour
• CL588 - Heads, Heroes and Horses in Search of the Ancient Celts
• CL607 - Greek and Roman Medicine
• CL675 - Everyday Life in the Roman Empire

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement A level

ABB

Access to HE Diploma

The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall or 16 at HL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

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• Alumni Bursary

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Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 financial support package includes a £6,000 cash bursary spread over the duration of your course. For Ts&Cs and to find out more, visit our funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.