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Archaeology and Heritage BA

University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom

Archaeology and Heritage BA is a undergraduate Art & Design course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £22,750 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Art & Design · £22,750 per year

Intakes: September

Our Archaeology and Heritage 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 you’ll benefit from working alongside academics who have made incredible finds. Practical experience is a key part of the course. You will participate in excavations and learn various fieldwork techniques throughout your degree to equip you with the skills an

Modules

  • An Introduction to World Archaeology BC
  • Archaeology: The Essentials
  • Practical Aims and Methods in Archaeology
  • Thinking Through Things
  • An Introduction to World Archaeology AD
  • Using Archaeological Evidence
  • Making Sense of the Past (Critical Thinking in Archaeology)
  • Debates in Archaeological Heritage
  • Fieldwork 1
  • Heritage Skills
  • Theory in Archaeology
  • Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age Britain and Ireland
  • Archaeology of the Roman Empire
  • Principles and Methods in Archaeological Science
  • Mapping Landscapes: Skills for Archaeological and Environmental Survey
  • Living in Towns: Archaeological Approaches to Medieval Urbanism
  • The Medieval Mediterranean World
  • Artefact Analysis
  • Fieldwork 2
  • Archaeology Dissertation
  • Early Christian Europe
  • Human Skeletal Analysis
  • The Archaeology of Colonialism in the Americas
  • Conflict, Heritage and archaeology
  • Lived Experience in Imperial Rome
  • Archaeology and Ancient History in Action: Community Engagement and Heritage Practice
  • Archaeology and Materials
  • The Archaeology of Human Evolution

Careers

  • Bahrain National Museum
  • Royal Collection Trust
  • Council for British Archaeology
  • Teaching
  • Civil Service
  • University Of Leicester Archaeological Services

Frequently asked questions

How long is Archaeology and Heritage BA at University of Leicester?

Archaeology and Heritage BA takes 3-4 years (Full-time).

How much does Archaeology and Heritage BA at University of Leicester cost?

The listed tuition fee is £22,750 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does Archaeology and Heritage BA start?

Intakes: September.

What level is Archaeology and Heritage BA?

It is a undergraduate course in Art & Design.

What will I study on Archaeology and Heritage BA?

Modules include An Introduction to World Archaeology BC, Archaeology: The Essentials, Practical Aims and Methods in Archaeology, Thinking Through Things, An Introduction to World Archaeology AD and Using Archaeological Evidence.

What careers can Archaeology and Heritage BA lead to?

Typical roles include Bahrain National Museum, Royal Collection Trust, Council for British Archaeology, Teaching, Civil Service and University Of Leicester Archaeological Services.