Archaeology and Geography

About this programme

Ever wondered how human societies develop? Or about the impact our climate and the environment have on society? Geography and archaeology are natural partners for exploring questions like these. You will explore both the past and present through methods spanning the arts, humanities and social and natural sciences. We blend these approaches, helping you to understand how we can use these complementary disciplines to understand the human story from prehistory to the present and address modern challenges like climate change. You will also gain a wide range of skills that employers highly value, from teamwork, communication and presentation to critical thinking, data analysis and research. Ever wondered how human societies develop? Or about the impact our climate and the environment have on society? Geography and archaeology are natural partners for exploring questions like these. You will explore both the past and present through methods spanning the arts, humanities and social and natural sciences. We blend these approaches, helping you to understand how we can use these complementary disciplines to understand the human story from prehistory to the present and address modern challenges like climate change. You will also gain a wide range of skills that employers highly value, from teamwork, communication and presentation to critical thinking, data analysis and research. If you’re passionate about history and science and enjoy problem solving, studying archaeology and geography will give you the tools to both understand our world and shape its future. You will: