Embark on a fascinating journey through human history with the Archaeology with Year Abroad BA from the University of Leicester. This undergraduate degree is ideal for curious minds eager to understand past societies through the tangible evidence they left behind, from the earliest stone tools to more recent historical periods. You will explore diverse archaeological topics, benefiting from academics renowned for significant discoveries, such as the uncovering of Richard III. This programme provides a robust academic grounding in archaeological theory and practice, preparing you for a deeper engagement with the past.
This full-time, on-campus BA is studied over four years, including an immersive year abroad. Your learning experience will be highly practical, featuring mandatory fieldwork and excavation opportunities from your first year, alongside specialized option modules in areas like environmental archaeology, artefact analysis, or human skeletal analysis. You will develop essential skills in fieldwork, heritage management, and research through placements and a final-year dissertation. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in archaeological practice, heritage organisations, museums, and a wide range of research and analytical professions.