There are several areas of overlap between Anthropology and Archaeology, making them particularly suitable for combination in a joint honours degree. The BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology course combines modules from the BA/BSc (Hons) Anthropology degrees and BA (Hons) Archaeology, providing a comprehensive understanding of humanity both past and present.
**Year 1**
In the first year, students currently take four compulsory modules (two from each department) and select two optional modules (one from each department). One modern foreign language module can also currently be taken in place of an elective module from either Anthropology or Archaeology.
Compulsory modules (20 credits each):
Being Human
Discovering World Prehistory.
Optional modules in Anthropology (20 credits each):
Peoples and Cultures
Human Evolution and Diversity
Health, Illness and Society
Doing Anthropological Research.
and Archaeology (20 credits each):
Applied Archaeological Methods
Ancient Civilisations of the East
Archaeology in Britain
Cities in Antiquity
Medieval to Modern: an Introduction to the Archaeology of Medieval to Post Medieval World
Scientific Methods in Archaeology 1.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you will develop a deeper understanding of methods and theory in anthropology and archaeology, and pursue your growing interests through optional modules offered by both departments. Currently, students take two compulsory modules and four optional modules (two from each department).
Compulsory modules (20 credits each):
Debating Anthropology and Archaeology
Interrogating Anthropology or Developing Archaeological Research.
Optional modules in Anthropology (20 credits each):
Anthropology Fieldwork module
Interrogating Anthropology
Kinship and Religion
Politics and Economics
Global Health and Disease
Sex, Reproduction and Love
Evolutionary Variation and Adaptation
Our Place in Nature.
Optional modules in Archaeology (20 credits each):
Archaeological Method and Theory
Prehistoric Europe: From Foragers to State Formation
Becoming Roman: From Iron Age to Empire in Italy and the West
Archaeology of Medieval and Post-medieval Britain in its European Context
The East Mediterranean World in the Bronze Age
Professional Training
Developing Archaeological Research
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations: East and West.
Scientific Methods in Archaeology 2.
**Year 3**
In the final year, you will design and carry out your own research for a dissertation in Anthropology or Archaeology, or an interdisciplinary dissertation in Anthropology and Archaeology. In addition, you will study advanced topics in Anthropology and Archaeology that are generally based on the research expertise of staff in both departments, and reflect the University’s ideal of research-led education. You will choose eight topics from the 'Specialised Aspects' modules offered by each department (four topics from each).
Compulsory module: (40 credits): Dissertation in Anthropology, Archaeology or in Anthropology & Archaeology.
Optional modules in Anthropology (40 credits): Specialised Aspects in Social Anthropology / Evolutionary Anthropology / Health.
Optional modules in Archaeology (40 credits): Specialised Aspects in Archaeology / Advanced Professional Training / Current Archaeology / Interpreting Heritage / Museum Representation.
Study Abroad (Archaeology / Anthropology): For more information on this course, please see our website.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
In the first year, students currently take four compulsory modules (two from each department) and select two optional modules (one from each department). One modern foreign language module can also currently be taken in place of an elective module from either Anthropology or Archaeology.
Compulsory modules (20 credits each):
Being Human
Discovering World Prehistory.
Optional modules (20 credits each):
Anthropology:
Peoples and Cultures
Human Evolution and Diversity
Health, Illness and Society
Doing Anthropological Research.
Archaeology (20 credits each):
Applied Archaeological Methods
Ancient Civilisations of the East
Archaeology in Britain
Cities in Antiquity
Medieval to Modern: an Introduction to the Archaeology of Medieval to Post Medieval World
Scientific Methods in Archaeology 1.
Year 2
In the second year, you will develop a deeper understanding of methods and theory in anthropology and archaeology, and pursue your growing interests through optional modules offered by both departments. Currently, students take two compulsory modules and four optional modules (two from each department).
Compulsory modules (20 credits each):
Debating Anthropology and Archaeology
Research Project Design.
Optional modules in Anthropology (20 credits each):
Anthropology Fieldwork
Kinship and Religion
Politics and Economics
Global Health and Disease
Sex, Reproduction and Love
Evolutionary Variation and Adaptation
Our Place in Nature.
Optional modules in Archaeology (20 credits each):
Archaeological Method and Theory
Prehistoric Europe: From Foragers to State Formation
Becoming Roman: From Iron Age to Empire in Italy and the West
Archaeology of Medieval and Post-medieval Britain in its European Context
The East Mediterranean World in the Bronze Age
Professional Training
Developing Archaeological Research
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations: East and West.
Scientific Methods in Archaeology 2.
Year 3
In the final year, you will design and carry out your own research for a dissertation in Anthropology or Archaeology, or an interdisciplinary dissertation in Anthropology and Archaeology. In addition, you will study advanced topics in Anthropology and Archaeology that are generally based on the research expertise of staff in both departments, and reflect the University’s ideal of research-led education. You will choose eight topics from the 'Specialised Aspects' modules offered by each department (four topics from each).
Compulsory module: (40 credits):
Dissertation in Anthropology, Archaeology or in Anthropology & Archaeology.
Optional modules in Anthropology (40 credits):
Specialised Aspects in Social Anthropology / Evolutionary Anthropology / Health.
Optional modules in Archaeology (40 credits):
Specialised Aspects in Archaeology / Advanced Professional Training / Current Archaeology / Interpreting Heritage / Museum Representation
Please note that the list of optional modules available in any year will vary depending on available teaching staff. The lists above provide an example of the type of modules which may be offered
Course Details – Assessment Method
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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:
LF64
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
Collingwood College
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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
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Seventeen points (6, 6, 5) from Higher Level subjects.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBC (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
91%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
22700.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
22700.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
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Durham
DH1 3LE
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