BA Archaeology BSc Archaeology Archaeology, which can be defined as the study of past human communities from their material remains, is an exciting discipline, with new methods being developed and new information discovered at an increasing pace. The skills involved in it are very varied, making it a suitable subject for those with a scientific as well as those with an arts background, and for this reason it is available both as a BA and as a BSc degree. The range of modules offered is the same in each case, though you will naturally wish to choose options which suit your particular interests and abilities. In Part 1 you follow introductory modules which cover a range of British, European and world-wide aspects of archaeology. There are also modules which deal with some of the more technical and scientific aspects of the subject such as dating, the environment and field archaeology.
All modules are open to both arts and science students.
You spend about eight weeks on excavations or field courses. If you have an interest in applied science, enjoy the arts and like practical work, the BSc in Archaeological Conservation may be the ideal degree to suit your needs. Work centres on the study and preservation of cultural objects, with particular emphasis on archaeological finds. Structured practicals, which provide training in the techniques of investigative conservation, are followed by work on a broad range of artefacts, dating from prehistory to the present day. Emphasis is placed on understanding and preventing interactions between cultural materials and their environment - essentially, a study of materials science.