Archaeology University of Southampton

Overview

Archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains. This Archaeology BA course offered by the University of Southampton teaches you transferable skills through exploring questions about people in the past and in the present. You'll learn in the laboratory, the library or in the field and develop the skills needed to explore contested narratives.

You'll have the opportunity to experience fieldwork, including at least 3 weeks as part of an active research project. This is usually done during the summer period, and may be in the UK or overseas, preparing you for a career as an archaeologist.

BA Archaeology covers a wide range of world archaeology. You can study topics such as:

• excavation and field survey techniques
• underwater archaeology
• artefacts analysis
• medieval archaeology
• museums, heritage and public archaeology

Archaeology combines the humanities and the sciences, working with historical texts and artefacts. You'll develop a range of transferable skills, including:

• evidence-based reasoning
• problem-solving
• project management

This archaeology BA degree gives you the opportunity to study a minor subject alongside your main programme.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Commercial awareness

• Self-management