BA Archaeology & Ancient History

The BA in Archaeology and Ancient History is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree offered by Cardiff University. The course delves deep into the study of past human societies while gaining insights from both archaeological and historical perspectives. The programme offers an opportunity to gain practical fieldwork skills and apply theoretical knowledge into practice. Course Content: The BA in Archaeology and Ancient History combines essential components of both disciplines into a comprehensive course. It features a grounding in archaeological theory, methods and approaches, taught alongside ancient history. The course facilitates a deep understanding of ancient civilisations, their culture and impact on today’s societies. Students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge through classroom teachings, seminars, practical sessions, fieldwork, and independent research projects.Key Modules: The key study modules incorporate a wide variety of topics such as Material Worlds, Exploring the Past, World Archaeology, Greek History, Roman History, and Archaeology of Mediterranean Societies. Accreditations: This course does not specify any accreditations.Future Careers: Completing the BA in Archaeology and Ancient History can open various career paths. Graduates can work in sectors such as heritage and tourism, museums and conservation, teaching, research, archaeological units, environmental assessment, forensics, and the police and civil service. Some students opt for further study in specialised fields of archaeology, heritage management, or ancient history.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.