考古学提供了独特的视角，是处理人类过去所有时空维度的唯一主题。它被定义为通过物质遗骸来研究人类过去的研究，它研究了范围广泛的证据，包括景观，建筑物和纪念碑，诸如人工制品之类的掩埋物质，生物遗骸，建筑物和书面资料。从大约五百万年前的原始人类到今天，考古学在时间上的分布范围遍及整个人居世界。考古学学士学位的目的是：通过考古学家的工作使您熟悉过去的纪律性和批判性研究，为您提供组装和批判性分析考古证据的专业知识，从而使您了解如何组装各种类型的考古学证据以及在适当情况下可用于这些领域研究的书面原始材料，可以促进对政
Archaeology is the only discipline that allows you to study humanity from the earliest hominids five million years ago to the present day. It enables all of us to better understand what it is to be human and explore the richness of the human experience.<br><br>Blending the sciences, social sciences and humanities, our BA Archaeology will equip you with the skills youll need to study the past through material evidence and will introduce you to the archaeology of Britain and the Mediterranean World. Building on your passions and curiosity, youll have the opportunity to specialise in the study of the periods and regions which interest you, ranging from the prehistoric to post-medieval periods. In addition to developing an understanding of specific archaeological contexts, well also ensure you can place this research and knowledge into a contemporary context including how archaeology can inform debates in today's society and how heritage sites and collections are managed.<br><br>You will be introduced to a variety of key archaeological skills relating to the study of artefacts and environmental evidence and help you develop your field skills with eight weeks of placement, typically on an archaeological excavation, developing your skills in an authentic context. These memorable placements take place in the summers following Year One and Year Two, in the UK and overseas.<br><br>As well as practical skills, honed in the field and in our excellent facilities, youll gain and develop special research skills through a second-year independent study module. Supported by one of our expert staff, youll plan and undertake an archaeological research project on a topic of your choice. The optionality and increased specialisation as you progress through your degree means you will enjoy a programme of high integrity, tailored to furnishing you with skills of value within and beyond the heritage sector.