This combined degree offers insights into the richness and variety of human experience. You will gain knowledge of a range of chronological periods, and develop the ability to analyse change over time and comparative, cross-cultural and abstract concepts. In the History modules you will choose from Medieval, Early Modern and Modern periods and develop your historical and historiographical skills. In Archaeology, you can undertake research on material culture and scientific techniques, and will also have the opportunity to take part in the University of Reading Field School in the Vale of Pewsey, excavating the exciting ritual landscape between Stonehenge and Avebury. This degree programme involves an even split between the two subjects with the opportunity to specialise in one of your subjects, or use both, in your dissertation.

Many of our students go on to develop successful careers in the archaeology/heritage sectors. Our recent graduates are represented amongst the staff of major employers such as Oxford Archaeology, Wessex Archaeology, the Museum of London Archaeological Service, English Heritage and the British Museum as well as local companies such as Thames Valley Archaeological Services. The interdisciplinary nature of our degrees and their emphasis on transferable skills provide an excellent platform for postgraduate degree study in archaeology and a wide range of careers outside the archaeology/heritage sector. Our recent graduates have gained employment in career paths as diverse as teaching, policing, communications, IT, management, finance, marketing and tourism, library/museums, local government and public relations.