BA Anthropology & Archaeology

The BA in Anthropology and Archaeology at the Queen's University Belfast offers the opportunity to delve into both the biological and cultural diversity of humankind throughout prehistoric and modern times. Students studying this course will acquire a unique perspective integrating the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.Course Content: It includes the exploration of key questions such as the roots of social inequality and the impact of globalisation on cultural difference. This programme addresses topics such as how we depend on our environment, what led to the birth of farming, how beliefs and rituals affect societies, and how colonialism affected, and still affects the world.Key Modules: This programme has modules which address the following: environmental archaeology, anthropological theory and method, human ecology, molecular and bioarchaeology and human biological evolution. Ethnographic modules include: Africa, the Americas, South Asia, Ireland, and the circumpolar north.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the UK Institute for Archaeologists (IFA). This ensures professional recognition for the skills acquired during the course.Future Careers: Graduates often find work in a range of sectors including heritage and tourism, conservation and field archaeology, education and teaching, research and policy-making in NGOs and governmental bodies. Many also proceed to further postgraduate study in Anthropology and Archaeology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.