Embark on a journey through human history with the BA Archaeology with Study Year Abroad at the University of Reading. This undergraduate degree is designed for inquisitive minds eager to understand how past societies lived, interacted, and shaped the world we inhabit today. You will explore diverse periods and cultures, from the earliest hominins to complex ancient empires like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Rome, using archaeological methods and theories to reconstruct and interpret the material record. This course is ideal if you are passionate about uncovering the stories embedded in artefacts, sites, and landscapes, and wish to develop a deep understanding of human development and its relevance to contemporary global challenges.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, this programme offers a dynamic learning experience. Your first three years will involve a mix of compulsory and optional modules covering essential archaeological methods and practice, ancient objects, and heritage, alongside specialised topics such as forensic anthropology or prehistoric Europe. The third year is dedicated to an immersive study abroad experience at one of our partner universities. You will develop practical skills through fieldwork and laboratory analysis, culminating in a significant independent dissertation in your final year. Graduates are prepared for careers in heritage management, museum curation, archaeological fieldwork, and further academic research.