University of Southampton

Archaeology with Year Abroad (BA)

University of SouthamptonAvenue, Southampton

Course overview

From the Aztecs and Maya to Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire and the medieval world, you'll study the story of human activity and the origins of civilisation on BA Archaeology with Year Abroad. Through the latest techniques and technologies, you'll investigate how our ancestors lived, from the earliest human origins, to Neolithic Britain, Ancient Egypt and the Medieval Middle East. Archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains, such as its: buildings monuments artefacts biological remains written sources landscape Whether in the laboratory on a dig, you'll develop transferable skills through exploring questions about people in the past and in the present.

This archaeology bachelor degree with year abroad explores world archaeology, on topics such as: excavation and field survey techniques underwater archaeology artefacts analysis museums, heritage and public archaeology You'll have the opportunity to experience fieldwork, including at least 3 weeks of fieldwork

Key highlights

  • Covers world archaeology from human origins to the medieval Middle East
  • Includes a year studying abroad as part of the degree
  • At least 3 weeks of hands-on archaeological fieldwork
  • Topics include underwater archaeology and excavation and field survey techniques
  • Explore museums, heritage and public archaeology alongside artefact analysis
  • Learn through laboratory work and on-site digs using latest technologies

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — BBB Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • A-level: BBC — with EPQ; and grade A in the EPQ
  • A-level: BCC — Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is: BCC from 3 A levels.
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: BB — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Field archaeologist
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Archaeological consultant
  • Conservation officer
  • Historic environment officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £25,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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