BA Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Bristol

Our BA Archaeology and Anthropology course offers an exciting, interdisciplinary perspective on what it means to be human, employing archaeology alongside social, evolutionary, and linguistic anthropology. An ability to understand the diversity of human culture, behaviour and experience across space and time is critical to tackling the key challenges of our contemporary world. Our course will provide you with the essential skills needed to explore issues of migration, sustainable development, and heritage, alongside key questions of cultural and technological change.

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

What you will study

Your first year introduces you to the fundamental theories of archaeology and anthropology. You will take units that introduce you to each of the disciplines and their specialist fields such as social, linguistic and evolutionary anthropology and archaeological science. You will take part in our own departmental training excavation, developing a wide range of practical skills, from excavation to community engagement.

Career pathways

Our students gain a robust set of transferable skills that are highly valued across various fields. These include a deep understanding of cultural diversity, intellectual adaptability, effective writing and communication abilities, critical thinking, and the capacity for independent data collection and analysis.

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