Archaeology, BA (Hons)

Archaeology, BA (Hons) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Archaeology, BA (Hons) at University of Cambridge lets you study archaeology, Assyriology, biological anthropology, and Egyptology. You explore human evolution and biology, ancient cultures and languages, early societies, and how heritage affects identity and politics today. You can also choose a subject or 2 to specialise in, or combine subjects to study either Archaeology and Biological Anthropology or Assyriology and Egyptology.

Teaching includes 6 to 8 lectures and one or two small-group supervisions each week. You may also have language classes, seminars and/or practicals. Assessment happens each year through written exams and coursework, with some papers including assessed practicals or fieldwork. Most students write a 10,000 word dissertation.

Modules

• theory and practice in archaeology
• data analysis
• archaeology of a particular period or region
• Akkadian language
• Mesopotamian archaeology
• Sumerian language, when offered
• a paper in Egyptian language
• 2 papers on Ancient Egyptian Archaeology
• data analysis and interpretation
• human evolution
• comparative human biology
• human ecology and behaviour

The minimum requirements for admission in Archaeology, BA (Hons) at University of Cambridge for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Cambridge.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Cambridge as pre-requiste for admission in Archaeology, BA (Hons).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/archaeology-ba-hons

• the commercial archaeology sector in the UK and internationally
• heritage organisations, such as the National Trust and Historic England
• law
• advertising
• media
• conservation
• health
• further academic study

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.