This joint honours history and archaeology degree offers you plenty of hands-on experience. You'll take part in at least 3 weeks of fieldwork in the UK or overseas. You'll explore and understand a range of periods, from the dawn of human history to the Cold War and 17th century witchcraft trials.

Archaeology looks at the past through the study of physical remains, including buildings, artefacts and the landscape itself. History draws on written and oral sources.

This historical archaeology degree will give you in-depth knowledge of both subjects, and develop your understanding of earlier human societies. You'll learn how to use and understand historical sources. You'll also learn how to identify and excavate archaeological sites, extracting as much information as possible from materials and records.

This course includes a wide variety of optional modules, covering subjects such as:

• American slavery
• women's history in modern Britain
• apocalyptic visions of history
• the French Revolution
• human origins
• landscapes and seascapes
• emergence of civilisation

As part of this BA in history and archaeology you can choose to:

• study abroad for a year or a semester
• take a minor subject in a different subject area

This degree positions you well for a career in a range of areas, including:

• professional archaeology
• cultural history archaeologist
• heritage management and museums
• financial and legal services
• local government and planning
• civil servant
• policy advisor
• intelligence officer
• teacher
• recruitment consultant
• risk analyst
• army officer