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BA Archaeology

University of Leicester ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Archaeology BA will enhance your understanding of the diverse societies of the past through the traces they have left in the form of material objects and texts. We will cover material from the first use of stone tools 3.3 million years ago to the present day. Leicester is world-famous for our discovery of Richard III, and youll benefit from working alongside academics who have made incredible finds. Practical experience is a vital part of the course. You will participate in excavations and learn various fieldwork techniques throughout your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to interpret what you unearth. You will have the opportunity to gain experience with local heritage organizations, schools, and our professional archaeological unit through Year 2 and 3 module placements and our accredited internship program.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: BBB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted.

EPQ with A-Levels: BBC at A-Level + EPQ at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which must be at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.

T Levels: Merit. All T Levels considered.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Archaeology: The Essentials

  • Debates in Archaeological Heritage

  • Making Sense of the Past (Critical Thinking in Archaeology)

  • Practical Aims and Methods in Archaeology

  • Thinking Through Things

  • Using Archaeological Evidence

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology BC

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology AD

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Fieldwork 1

  • Heritage Skills

  • Theory and Archaeology

Option modules

  • Archaeology of the Roman Empire

  • Archaeological Survey and Geomatics

  • Environmental Archaeology

  • Living in Towns: Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeological Approaches

  • Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age Britain and Ireland

  • Artefact Analysis

  • Celts, Britons and Barbarians: Iron Age Europe in Context

  • The Medieval Mediterranean World

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Fieldwork 2

  • Archaeology, Ancient History and Archaeology, History and Archaeology Dissertation

Option modules

  • Archaeozoology (double module)

  • Human Skeletal Analysis (dual module)

  • Power and Difference in the Past

  • Warfare, Conflict and Violence in the Human Past

  • Ceramic Analysis

  • Greek and Roman Art

  • Archaeology and Ancient History in Education

  • The Archaeology of Colonialism in the Americas

  • Archaeology of Islamic Societies

  • Bodies and Beings of Viking Worlds

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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