Archaeology and Anthropology University of Southampton

Overview

The Archaeology and Anthropology BA course offered by the University of Southampton  gives teaches you how human societies came into being, how they have changed over time, and the underlying reasons for human diversity today.

You'll study global human diversity in time and space, in a truly interdisciplinary way. Along with studying the theoretical background, you'll do fieldwork as part of an active research project in the UK or abroad.

This degree integrates the disciplines of archaeology (the study of the human past through its material remains) and anthropology, which is made up of:

• social anthropology (exploring how people in different places create meaning and build communities)
• anthropological linguistics (the study of humans through the languages they use)
• biological anthropology (looking at the physiological and genetic diversity in present and past human and primate societies)

We have a purpose-built archaeology building, equipped with the latest science-based laboratories. On this anthropology and archaeology degree you'll gain hands-on experience with archaeological artefacts and materials, and receive the practical training needed for a career in archaeology or anthropology.

The archaeology and anthropology degree courses give you the opportunity to study a minor subject alongside the 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