BA Archaeology and Anthropology

Program Overview

This program delves into the study of human societies, their cultures, and built environments. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experiences, it equips students with an understanding of cultural diversity, the social and material aspects of human life, and archaeological research methods. The program also offers opportunities for subsidized fieldwork and excavation projects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Understand living societies, their artefacts and built environments to bridge the study of past and present humanity.
Gain a fascinating knowledge of cultural diversity in the past, and a sophisticated understanding of the social and material dimensions of human life.
• Objectives:
• Gain hands-on insight through subsidised fieldwork and excavation projects in Herefordshire, Yorkshire, Scotland and the Mediterranean.

Other:

• Open Days: The University of Manchester hosts on-campus open days in the summer and autumn.
• Related Courses:
• Archaeology BA (3 years)
• Social Anthropology BSocSc (3 or 4 years)