BA (Hons) Archaeology at Birkbeck, University of London

Our BA Archaeology equips you with understanding of the diversity of the human past through the study of material culture, architecture and landscapes. Covering a time span from the earliest humans to the contemporary world, you will gain hands-on experience with collections, a critical encounter with heritage on fieldtrips and archaeological practice in the field.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn about the practice of archaeology as well as archaeology’s own past: how and why we know what we know about past societies. You will learn about the wide range of methods and sources, including objects, buildings and landscapes, used by archaeologists. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Approaching the Past, Discovering Archaeology: From Field to Finds Room, Thames through Time: Birkbeck/MOLA Field School.

Career pathways

Some of our graduates from this course have gone on to employment in the following types of organisations: the civil service, arts, heritage and museums, primary and secondary schools, libraries, City and recruitment firms, self-employed entrepreneurship and consultancy.

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