BA Archaeology with Year Abroad at University of Southampton

From the Aztecs and Maya to Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire and the medieval world, you'll study the story of human activity and the origins of civilisation on BA Archaeology with Year Abroad. Through the latest techniques and technologies, you'll investigate how our ancestors lived, from the earliest human origins, to Neolithic Britain, Ancient Egypt and the Medieval Middle East. Whether in the laboratory on a dig, you'll develop transferable skills through exploring questions about people in the past and in the present.

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. You don't need to choose your modules when you apply. Your academic tutor will help you to personalise your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local and national government bodies, regional councils, museums, british library, universities, 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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