| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Anthropology and Archaeology (BA) program at Queen's University Belfast combines the study of human diversity and change over time. Through fieldwork and a variety of teaching methods, students gain knowledge and skills in archaeology and anthropology, preparing them for careers in these fields and related areas. The program emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offers a study abroad opportunity in the United States.
Program Outline
Degree + Outline + Assessment + Teaching + Careers + Other
Degree Overview
The Anthropology and Archaeology (BA) program at Queen's University Belfast equips students with the knowledge and skills to study human diversity around the world and the study of human change over time. This program draws on the strengths of two disciplines, allowing students to explore the relationship between these fields and gain a deeper understanding of human societies. The program emphasizes fieldwork, preparing students for careers in archaeology, anthropology, and related fields.
Outline
The program is structured into three levels:
Level 1:
- Introduction to World Archaeology
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Skills in the Field: Ethnographic Methods
- Thinking Through Things: Theorizing Global Archaeology
- Key Debates in Anthropology
- Ireland in Prehistory
Level 2:
- Archaeological Excavation
- Ancient Humans and Landscapes
- Anthropology of Media
- From St Patrick to the Plantation: The Archaeology of Historic Ireland
- Palaeoenvironmental Techniques
- Human Morality
Level 3:
- Kingship and Religion in the First Millennium AD
- Music, Power and Conflict
- Dissertation (Anthropology or Archaeology)
Assessment
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Essays
- Presentations
- Fieldwork reports
- Exams
- Dissertations
Teaching
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Fieldwork
- Individual supervision The program is taught by a team of experienced academics who are actively involved in research.
Careers
The program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Archaeology
- Anthropology
- Museums
- Heritage
- Education
- Research
- Non-governmental organizations
Other
- The program offers a study abroad opportunity in the United States.
- The program has strong links with the Northern Ireland archaeological community.
- The program is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Additional Information
- The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA).
- The program is offered full-time and part-time.
- The program is open to students from all backgrounds.
Fees and Admission Requirements
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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Northern Ireland (NI) 1 £4,750 Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £4,750 England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £9,250 EU Other 3 £20,800 International £20,800
