BA (Hons) Historical Archaeology at Durham University

Learn about the cultural and social history of the medieval and post-medieval periods from the Atlantic to East Asia, gaining expertise in using a wide array of evidence types, with optional modules in prehistory and antiquity. BA Historical Archaeology enables you to develop your passion for studying history in combination with archaeological training in historic-period material and visual culture, museum collections, buildings, landscapes and world heritage. With a particular focus on the archaeology of the last 600 years, this course offers a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and skills, providing an opportunity across all three years to study a combination of modules in the Departments of Archaeology and History, and to complement this with modules from other subject areas.

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

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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