Anthropology and Archaeology (Hons)

Overview

By combining the disciplines of Anthropology and Archaeology we can think about the nature of humanity from the perspectives of biology, culture and objects. Archaeology examines the physical evidence of past societies to trace the history of humanity. Ancient landscapes, buildings, objects and the physical remains of the people themselves can all reveal a small part of a bigger picture to create a jigsaw of understanding. 

Within Archaeology we take a journey through time — from the earliest human ancestors to modern times ‐ drawing from approaches within the humanities and the sciences to understand past cultures and their modern‐day heritage.

You will have fieldwork opportunities in both Britain and abroad, which provide practical experiences of other cultures, as well as computer and laboratory based options. You can choose from a wide range of modules as you progress through the course which will steadily deepen your knowledge of particular geographical regions (ranging across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas) or themes (ranging from death, conflict, religion and art to the body).

Archaeology and Anthropology are brought together in your dissertation, or you may undertake a placement.

Careers

• Graduates of the Anthropology and Archaeology (Hons) programme at The University of Winchester may enter the archaeological profession and work in heritage organisations, commercial archaeology and local authorities, or may work in areas more often related to anthropology, such as museums or business anthropology.