Humanitarian Archaeology

Overview

You will explore how conflict, genocide, human evolution, identity, and climate change have shaped the world in which we live and how society has responded to these challenges throughout human history. You will participate in unique fieldwork opportunities throughout your studies that will teach you the practical and digital skills that archaeologists use to document landscapes and analyse material culture. You will learn how to assist in social action agendas, build community cohesion, and contribute to the physical and mental well-being of others using archaeological approaches.

Key Features

• gain detailed knowledge about how conflict, genocide, climate change and culture have shaped societies and the environment

• learn about the methods that archaeologists use to document landscapes and material culture, advance social action and contribute to physical and mental well-being

• develop and apply practical skills during annual fieldwork opportunities, including international fieldwork in your second year

• tailor your learning through optional modules in years 2 and 3

• complete a detailed research project relating to one of your pathway choices and/or interests

• undertake interdisciplinary studies taught by specialists in Archaeology, History, International Relations, Geography, Media and Film, Forensic Science, and Law.