University of Southampton

Course Details

BA Archaeology and Anthropology (with a Year Abroad)

Course Description

Travel abroad as part of this challenging and exciting BA Archaeology and Anthropology degree. Spend three years on campus learning the practice of archaeology and what we can understand from uncovering ancient human remains. Spend an academic year abroad on placement making friends and discovering the theories and findings on some of the most exotic and exciting sites imaginable. A BA in Archaeology and Anthropology provides you with the opportunity to pursue a career in research, teaching, forensics, charity work and crime scene investigation. The programme is normally studied over four years full-time with the third year abroad at an international partner institution , but may also be taken on a part-time basis for a period of not less than four and not more than eight academic years. Study is undertaken in three parts (each corresponding to one year of full-time study). There are 30 study weeks in each year. The programme is divided into modules, eight being taken at each level. Usually four modules are taken in each semester but a 3/5 split is possible if agreed between you and your tutor. Single modules have a credit value of 15, while double modules have a value of 30. Each part has a total credit value of 120. The expected exit award is a BA, and to achieve this you must gain 360 credits. If you complete 120 credits in Part 1, you will be eligible for a Certificate of Higher Education, and if you complete 240 credits in Parts 1 and 2 you will be eligible for a Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

professional Archaeology, heritage management, digital heritage, museums, archaeological research , teaching (in subjects such as geography, history or archaeology), geophysical survey, or heritage tourism.




BA Archaeology and Anthropology (with a Year Abroad) University of Southampton