BA (Hons) Archaeology at University of Chester

A degree in Archaeology allows you to explore the richness and diversity of the human past, while developing the skills that will help you to succeed in your future career. Archaeology is a multi-disciplinary subject that draws on methods used in both the arts and sciences. You will learn to collect, analyse and interpret data using a suite of analytical techniques, as well learning to think critically, evaluating different sources of evidence and drawing conclusions from them.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1 (Level 4), you are introduced to the major themes in the study of the human past, the methods we use to analyse and interpret archaeological material, and how we disseminate the results of our work to a wider audience. You also learn about the archaeology of particular regions, including Britain and Ireland, the Mediterranean region, and northern Europe and Eurasia. Core modules include Global Perspectives in Archaeology, The Archaeology of Britain and Europe, Archaeology Field School, Archaeology in Action, Living in past worlds: Relational approaches in Archaeology, Mortuary Archaeology, Experiential Learning: Professional Practice in Archaeology, Archaeological Heritage and Public Archaeology.

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