Archaeology and History

About this programme

From the first hunter-gatherers to the rise of modern societies, this Archaeology and History degree offers a unique blend of studying the past through not just texts and images but also material remains. You will explore the broadest range of periods through complementary disciplines. By combining the scientific study of material remains with historical research, writing and debate, you will cover the key ways in which we study the past. You will also deepen your knowledge of history through theory and practice, covering a range of periods from the Palaeolithic to the recent past. From the first hunter-gatherers to the rise of modern societies, this Archaeology and History degree offers a unique blend of studying the past through not just texts and images but also material remains. You will explore the broadest range of periods through complementary disciplines. By combining the scientific study of material remains with historical research, writing and debate, you will cover the key ways in which we study the past. You will also deepen your knowledge of history through theory and practice, covering a range of periods from the Palaeolithic to the recent past. The geographic scope of this degree stretches from Britain to the Far East and North America, covering themes such as race, rights and propaganda and historical periods such as the Middle Ages. You’ll also cover topics like evolution and culture through the study of bones, and dive into personal histories via letters. Practical fieldwork and archaeological research in the UK and abroad, as well as visits to archaeo