BA (Hons) Archaeology at Durham University

Gain a thorough overview of archaeology from the Palaeolithic to the modern era, from Iceland to India and everywhere in between. BA Archaeology offers an extensive overview of world archaeology, with teaching and training in a wide range of social and scientific methods. The modules on this course will allow you to build subject and geographic specialisms suited to your own interests and career plans.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year, you will gain a basic range of intellectual and practical archaeological skills. In the second and third years, you will progress to more in-depth study of particular topics and methods, working closely with staff to develop your own independent research project. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology in Britain, Archaeology Practicals, Introduction to Archaeological Methods, World Archaeology.

Career pathways

Archaeology involves an array of transferable skills valued by employers in numerous sectors. Our graduates can progress into a diverse range of careers and sectors, including working as archaeologists, surveyors and teachers, or going on to postgraduate research positions or academia.

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