BA Archaeology and Anthropology

The BA Archaeology and Anthropology course offered by the University of Reading is a full-time, three-year program. It covers an in-depth understanding of both archaeology and anthropology and their interdisciplinary fields. Students will be engaged in a variety of different study fields such as communication, biology, history, and art.Course Content: This course includes the exploration of prehistoric archaeology, Roman archaeology, medieval archaeology, and historical archaeology. It also covers the cultural and social anthropology of various periods and parts of the world, such as Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania. In the final year, students have the chance to conduct their research project, where they can pursue their interest on a specific topic.Key Modules: Some of the main modules covered in this course include 'Introduction to Archaeology', 'Introduction to Anthropology', 'In the Field: Archaeological Field Methods', 'Anthropology of Religion', 'Medieval Archaeology', 'Discussions in Contemporary Archaeology', among others.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can look forward to a range of career prospects. These include jobs in archaeology, heritage, museums, environmental works, international development, teaching, media, and business practice. Furthermore, they can also progress to postgraduate studies and research roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.