BA Archaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad at University of Southampton

Explore how humans and our ancestors engaged with the world, and gain a fascinating insight into what it means to be human. This archaeology and anthropology with year abroad course combines aspects of the humanities and the sciences. You'll study global human diversity in time and space, in a truly interdisciplinary way.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (with year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll have the freedom to shape your degree to suit your interests. The wide range of modules cover the methods, approaches and techniques used to find out about and understand human societies. offers you to take optional modules outside your chosen subject area.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local and national government bodies, regional councils, museums and galleries, british library, universities, libraries, archaeological contractors and consultants, archaeological and heritage service providers. Careers directly related to the course include heritage manager, archivist, archaeologist, historic buildings officer, conservation officer, academic researcher, museum curator, gallery exhibitions officer.

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