Archaeology with a Placement Year - BA (Hons)

UCL (University College London)

This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to work as a part of a professional team to excavate, survey, study, manage and conserve historic sites and finds. Working alongside the expert staff at Archaeology South-East (ASE) in a stimulating and innovative environment you will be at the forefront of new archaeological discovery, engaging with the public to promote an understanding of the historic environment.This programme provides a foundation in theoretical archaeological approaches, practical methods and major issues in world prehistory. Throughout the degree you will be able to select optional modules that provide an in-depth study of particular geographical regions, time periods and archaeological materials.Optional modules will help you develop practical skills in a range of areas, from topographical surveying to archaeological photography. There are archaeology optional modules that run on a biennial basis and range from Roman Art and Architecture to Pottery Analysis from Geoarchaeology to Zooarchaeology from Amazonia or the Aztecs to Stonehenge, China and Early Islamic Archaeology.

Institute of Archaeology