University of Southampton

Course Details

BA Archaeology and History (with a Year Abroad)

Course Description

Enrich your archaeology and history learning experience by spending an academic year studying abroad. Students of the BA Archaeology and History combined degree course have the opportunity to study compelling modules; Histories of Empire, Artefacts and the Practice of Archaeological Science, Castles in Medieval Society, The Real Downtown Abbey, Bones, Bodies and Burials and Maritime Archaeology. Find yourself immersed in the lives of our ancestors and be at the forefront of modern day historical understanding. The Archaeology and History degree course allows you to study both courses in one programme. You can choose related modules, such as the medieval period, from both perspectives, or broaden your interests by selecting modules from entirely different periods, such as the prehistoric era from archaeology and the Second World War from history. You will have use of the new £3million university archaeology institute, with unparalleled laboratory facilities and a dedicated undergraduate teaching staff faculty. Perfect for those who seek careers in research, archaeological practice, design, antique evaluation, teaching, the national trust and museum curation. The year abroad programme also enables students to boost their employability by combining the learning experience with practical experience at one of our partner institutions abroad. Designed to provide students with optimum chances of employability by tailoring the degree to include transferable skills that can be applied to a plethora of careers.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Archaeology and history are not just vocational subjects. Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers and find that their knowledge can be applied in a range of organisations from local government planning and National Trust bodies to museums and consultancies. This joint honours degree will help you to acquire key skills sought by employers, such as time management, problem solving, team-work, project management and cultural awareness. Above all, you will learn to communicate ideas to a wide range of audiences in a way that is relevant and understandable.




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