Course Summary

How do human societies develop and continue? What impact does climate and the environment have on society? Geography and archaeology are natural partners for exploring questions like these. In this course, you will study the relationship between people, landscape and the changing environment from prehistory to the present day. Skills training across the degree includes: - archaeological surveying and recording - cartography - statistics - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Archival research methods This course includes 10 days of archaeological fieldwork. You will participate in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas. As a joint honours student, you will benefit from skills development and assessment methods in both subjects. Each subject is taught separately, but there are uniting themes. No previous experience of archaeology is needed.

Course Details - Modules

You will take 120 credits of modules each year. In year one, your core modules (70 credits) will cover the principles and methods of archaeological investigation. You will also develop an understanding of key themes in human and physical geography. You will take 20 credits of optional archaeology modules, and 30 credits of optional geography modules. In the summer break, you will complete at least part of your required archaeological fieldwork placement. For your core modules in year two, you will study more advanced approaches and interpretation techniques of archaeological research. You will also take either a human geography or physical geography option. As with year one, you will choose from a range of optional modules. You will also be helped to develop advanced research skills in both disciplines, in order to prepare you for your third-year dissertation project In year three, you will write a 40-credit dissertation in either archaeology or geography. The remaining 80 credits will be taken from a range of geography and archaeology modules to develop advanced knowledge and skills. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: LV74

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

including Scottish Highers ABBBB.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

Considered on an individual basis. Please contact the school for further information.

This qualification is considered alongside A Levels


European Baccalaureate - 75% overall. GCSE requirements - English grade c ( numeric grade 4)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 24500.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 24500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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