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Archaeology and Anthropology: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
Address
The Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity, Arts Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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Subject
Anthropology and Archaeology
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 5497
Fax 
+44 (0)1214143595
E-mail 

iaa-...@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.iaa.bham.ac.uk



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Archaeology and Anthropology both seek to understand the nature of human societies, the material worlds they inhabit and fashion, and the extraordinary diversity of cultural life both over time and in different parts of the world.
This course, run jointly by the Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity and the Centre of West African Studies, offers an integrated programme of study in archaeological and anthropological theory, prehistory, historical archaeology, ethnography, field archaeology, physical anthropology, bioarchaeology, and material culture studies. The course explores the variety and richness of past and present cultural worlds, brought to life in a dynamic, innovative and exciting academic environment. The course is designed both for future archaeologists and anthropologists, and for those seeking an exciting and dynamic non-vocational degree course.
First year

  • Introductory archaeology module (covering key archaeological sites and discoveries, from the origins of humans to battlefield archaeology)
  • Project work (two small-group seminar courses chosen from a wide range of about 20 special topics)
  • Fieldwork training
  • Anthropology and Ethnography
  • Introduction to African Environments and Societies
  • Optional module (choose from a wide range of courses, including modules such as Introduction to African Politics and Introduction to African History)

Second year

  • Landscape Archaeology or Investigating the Past Through Practice (40 credits: archaeology core course)
  • Seminar option (small-group seminar series, chosen from a wide range of about 20 period/region/thematic archaeology topics)
  • Anthropology Debates and Controversies (40 credits: social anthropology core course)

Optional module (choose from a wide range of courses, including modules such as Ethnography in Practice – students may select any anthropology course taught within the School of Historical Studies subject to the approval of the programme leader)
Third year

  • Archaeology dissertation (40 credits)or
  • Anthropology dissertation (40 credits)

The additional 80 credits required in the third year may be made up of any combination of archaeology and anthropology courses taught within the School of Historical Studies, subject to the approval of the programme leader. This allows students both to specialise in specific areas, periods, approaches and themes if they wish to, and also to create unique combinations of subjects for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary study.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching takes place via seminars, lectures, projects, classes, student-directed group work and field training. The course uses a range of assessment methods including examinations, extended essays, dissertation, seminar presentation, group work and project work.
Career opportunities
This degree can be a springboard to postgraduate training or research here at Birmingham or at other institutions. Many graduates find employment directly or after postgraduate training in professional field archaeology, curatorial archaeology based in local government planning or environment departments, higher education teaching and research, cultural resource management, tourism and related industries, and education. In addition, Archaeology and Anthropology provides a broad-based Arts and Humanities degree, in which you will develop a wide range of skills and capabilities that are attractive to employers in all professions.
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Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: BBC
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 point

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details
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