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Archaeology BA

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

We are constantly making new discoveries that change our understanding of past human societies.

At Nottingham, archaeology covers the human story from prehistory to the development of the modern world. Using your foundation knowledge from year one, you will select specialist modules such as human bones or medieval castles to complete your degree.

On this course, you will complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork. This includes taking part in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas.

In the core module, 'Communicating the Past' you will consider how best to present heritage to the public, working in groups to create an interactive activity based on your studies. Recent project titles have included: 

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Comparative World Prehistory

Mandatory

Year 1

Interpreting Ancient Art and Archaeology

Mandatory

Year 1

Rome to Revolution: Historical Archaeology of Britain

Optional

Year 1

Great Discoveries in Archaeology

Optional

Year 1

Greek and Roman Mythology

Optional

Year 1

Studying the Greek World

Optional

Year 1

Studying the Roman World

Optional

Year 1

Interpreting Ancient History

Optional

Year 1

Interpreting Ancient Literature

Mandatory

Year 2

Archaeology: Theory and Practice

Optional

Year 2

Extended Source Study

Optional

Year 2

Communicating the Past

Optional

Year 2

The Silk Road: Cultural Interactions and Perceptions

Optional

Year 2

Mapping the Humanities

Optional

Year 2

Commodities, Consumption and Connections the Global World of Things 1500-1800

Optional

Year 2

Archaeological Finds: from Field to Publication

Optional

Year 2

Pompeii: Art and Culture in a Roman Town

Optional

Year 2

Human Osteology

Optional

Year 2

Archaeology of Anglo Saxon England

Optional

Year 2

Themes in Near Eastern Prehistory

Optional

Year 2

The World of the Minoans

Optional

Year 2

Italy before the Romans

Optional

Year 2

Ancient Metallurgy

Optional

Year 2

Conquerors, Caliphs, and Converts: The Making of the Islamic World, c.600-800

Optional

Year 2

Employing the Arts

Optional

Year 2

Arts Work Placement Module

Mandatory

Year 3

Classics and Archaeology Dissertation

Optional

Year 3

The Silk Road: Cultural Interactions and Perceptions

Optional

Year 3

Mapping the Humanities

Optional

Year 3

Heritage and the Media

Optional

Year 3

Pompeii: Art and Culture in a Roman Town

Optional

Year 3

Human Osteology

Optional

Year 3

The Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England

Optional

Year 3

Themes in Near Eastern Prehistory

Optional

Year 3

The World of the Minoans

Optional

Year 3

Italy before the Romans

Optional

Year 3

Ancient Metallurgy

Optional

Year 3

"Otherness" in Classical Art

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 22 August 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student Cole Pearce studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

One of the most important skills that I gained from my degree was the ability to critically analyse and interrogate data. This is an invaluable skill for anyone, and in my role it's important as it allows me to confidently challenge reports and understand these on a deeper level. 

David Hanks

Archaeology BA graduate, now working as Collections Manager for English Heritage

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