Archaeology and Ancient History University of Southampton

Overview

Studying the  Archaeology and Ancient History BA course offered by the University of Southampton will give you an insight into both subjects and you'll be able to explore the topics that interest you through optional modules. Your research and archiving skills will prepare you for further study, or for a variety of career options. These include heritage management and archaeological research.

You'll have the choice of a wide range of historical topics, from Ancient Egypt to the rise of Islam in the Middle East. You can also learn what happened during the conquests of Alexander the Great and at the end of the Roman Empire.

The complementary subject of archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains. These include buildings, monuments, artefacts, biological remains, written sources and landscape. On this ancient history and archaeology degree you can:

• learn from experts in the ancient world (including history, archaeology, ancient and modern languages and literatures, philosophy and film)
• use cutting-edge technology to discover and map new sites, or develop research skills
• do at least 3 weeks of field work, including excavating archaeological sites or collecting archaeological material from ploughed fields
• challenge yourself by learning Latin and Ancient Greek

Career Opportunities:

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.