The BA Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Exeter offers you a unique opportunity to explore the common ground between two closely linked disciplines. You will investigate people and societies across the past and present, engaging with archaeological and ethnographic studies of diverse cultures worldwide. This degree is ideal if you are fascinated by themes such as human evolution, art, gender, death, and war, and are eager to understand the complexities of human experience through a dual lens. You will develop a robust understanding of both material culture and social behaviour.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years. Your first year provides a foundational introduction to both archaeology and anthropology, with compulsory modules and some optional choices. In your second year, you will deepen your knowledge with further compulsory and optional modules, and undertake essential practical work, such as a minimum of four weeks on an excavation or fieldwork project in the UK or abroad. Your final year allows for specialisation, culminating in either an Archaeology or Anthropology dissertation, equipping you with advanced research skills for careers in heritage, research, or related fields.