The BA Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Bristol offers you a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of human culture, behaviour, and experience across time and space. This interdisciplinary undergraduate degree delves into critical contemporary issues such as migration, sustainable development, and cultural change, providing you with a profound understanding of what it means to be human. You will engage with both archaeological practices and anthropological theories, developing analytical skills applicable to understanding historical societies and present-day global challenges. This programme is ideal for curious minds eager to investigate the past and its relevance to our future.
You will study this Bachelors Degree full-time on campus over three years, gaining hands-on experience through modules like Archaeological Practice and Anthropological Methods. Your learning journey will involve analysing material culture, exploring evolutionary anthropology, and understanding social theories, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as forensic anthropology or cultural heritage. In your final year, you will have the chance to undertake a significant dissertation project, allowing you to delve deeply into a topic of your choice. You will graduate with a comprehensive skill set, prepared for diverse career paths in heritage, research, policy, and beyond.