Course Summary

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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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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

Campus code:

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

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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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
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Durham
DH1 3LE

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