BA (Hons) Historical Archaeology

The BA in Historical Archaeology offered by the University of York is a comprehensive program designed to study the human past through its physical remains and find out how historical relics can help to understand contemporary society. It combines the study of archaeology with the history, enabling undergraduates to explore the past from the last millennium in a truly interdisciplinary way.Course Content: This course focuses on the development of skills in the field and in the laboratory. It offers a variety of learning techniques from lectures and seminars to hands-on field and laboratory work. Students will have the opportunity to study material from across a range of periods and cultures, from medieval Europe to the modern Americas.Key Modules: Core modules in this course include Introduction to Historical Archaeology, Rise of Civilisation, and Historical Archaeology in Practice. In addition, students will also study optional modules such as Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers and The Archaeology of the Modern World.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) - the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well equipped for professional practice and ready for work in the archaeology sector and beyond. They may find opportunities in commercial archaeology units, heritage bodies, museums, or post-graduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.