BA Archaeology and Geography with Foundation Year (Part-Time)

This part-time foundation year programme is designed for students who want to pursue a career in archaeology or geography, but do not have the necessary academic qualifications. It provides a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and techniques of both subjects, as well as practical experience through fieldwork and other activities. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students can proceed to the full-time BA Archaeology and Geography programme at Birkbeck.

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The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the university's archaeology and geography departments, as well as external fieldwork opportunities. The programme is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge, including critical thinking, research methods, data analysis, and communication skills.

Join Birkbeck University of London for an unparalleled education in archaeology and geography.

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for archaeology and geography. Our faculty consists of leading experts in the field, and our students have access to cutting-edge facilities and resources. We offer a supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers and go on to pursue successful careers in academia, research, and industry.

Our BA Archaeology and Geography with Foundation Year will equip you to study past humans and environments through texts, objects, and landscapes. This program teaches you how to use a range of evidence - from prehistoric pottery to marine sediment, temporal registers, and geographical information - to explore the past. You will gain practical archaeological and geographical experience by participating in a field school where archaeology and geography are brought together by situating sites within the context of landscapes. You will also acquire critical and analytical skills by studying and comparing data and methods from the two disciplines of archaeology and geography. Our part-time Foundation Year degrees allow you to spread out your Foundation Year studies over two years. As the 'Foundation Year' is made up of 120 credits, as a part-time student you can take 60 credits in each of your first and second years before starting the main four-year BA Archaeology and Geography. This means that you can take six years to complete the part-time degree with Foundation Year.