BA Archaeology and History with Professional Placement

The BA in Archaeology and History with Professional Experience at the University of Reading is a course designed to provide students with a comprehensive insight into both the past and present, combining an understanding of human history and archaeology with practical experience in the field. Course Content: The course encompasses both archaeological and historical studies, looking at human history over the past three million years. This includes prehistoric, Roman, and medieval archaeology, British, European, and world history, as well as archaeological science. Students also undertake a one-year professional placement to gain practical experience in the field.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include 'Archaeology: An Introduction', 'Discovering Archaeology', 'Introduction to the Archaeology of Britain', 'Roman Britain', 'Prehistoric Britain', 'Medieval Europe', 'Worlds of Fear and Violence', and 'Modern British History'. The course also includes a dissertation module in the third year.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA).Future Careers: Graduates of this course have pursued careers in museums and heritage organizations, consultative archaeological services, teaching, the media, the National Trust, charities, civil service, and business.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.