BA (Hons) Archaeology and History at Lincoln Bishop University

Studying Archaeology is ideal if you’re fascinated by both the ancient and more recent past and if you want to explore and investigate the material remains of previous societies and cultures. It will allow you to get hands-on with the past and explore civilisations and people from throughout history, in a practical and interesting way. Our history course is broad, interesting and ambitious in its coverage of historical topics and eras from the medieval period into the 21st century.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Archaeology: Concepts and Methods, Prehistoric Britain, Archaeological Skills, Roman Britain, The Historian’s Craft: Doing History at University, British Libraries and others. Year 2: Living and Dying in Medieval Europe, Post-Medieval Archaeology, Field Archaeology, People and Places: Researching Local and Regional History, Creative Destruction: The Atlantic World in the 17th and 18th centuries, Advancing Social Purpose: Community Engagement and Action; optional modules include Community Engagement and others. Year 3: Special Subject, The Global Cold War, 1945-1991, Landscape History, Material Culture in Archaeology: Theory & Practice; optional modules include Archaeology Dissertation, History Dissertation and others.

Career pathways

Archaeology Our graduates go on to work in a diverse range of fields from commercial archaeology (fieldwork and post-excavation), to education, museums, heritage, and hospitality. In Archaeology, we value the importance of practical skills for your future career.

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