Embark on a fascinating journey into the human past with the Archaeology with French BA at Queen's University Belfast. This undergraduate degree is ideal for curious minds eager to understand how societies have developed and adapted, using a wide range of evidence from artefacts and settlements to entire landscapes. You will explore diverse periods of world, European, and Irish/British archaeology, from human origins to contemporary heritage, while simultaneously developing advanced French language skills. This program offers a comprehensive academic foundation for those passionate about uncovering and interpreting history.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, including an immersive year abroad in a Francophone institution where you will study archaeology in French. Each academic year consists of five distinct modules, with a dedicated French-language component. You will progressively build your expertise, from introductory fieldwork techniques and world archaeology in Stage 1, to detailed theoretical and practical archaeological competencies in Stage 2, preparing you for a substantial dissertation project in Stage 3. You will graduate with a unique interdisciplinary skillset, ready for careers in archaeology, heritage management, cultural tourism, and international relations.