**Course details**
The extensive overlap between Anthropology and Archaeology makes them ideal subjects for a Joint Honours degree.
The degree combines modules from the BA/BSc Anthropology degrees and BA Archaeology, providing a comprehensive understanding of humanity both past and present.
As a joint honours student you will receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of both anthropology and archaeology, as well as exploring the relationships between the disciplines.
**Why Durham University?**
**Anthropology**
Studying Anthropology at Durha...
**Course details**<br/>The extensive overlap between Anthropology and Archaeology makes them ideal subjects for a Joint Honours degree.<br/>The degree combines modules from the BA/BSc Anthropology degrees and BA Archaeology, providing a comprehensive understanding of humanity both past and present.<br/>As a joint honours student you will receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of both anthropology and archaeology, as well as exploring the relationships between the disciplines.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>**Anthropology**<br/>Studying Anthropology at Durham allows you to gain a deep understanding of humanity in all its rich diversity and complexity, helping to navigate the biggest challenges our societies face today.<br/>Join a dynamic and welcoming Department that takes a distinctly broad-based approach to the study of humanity.<br/>We are among the largest Anthropology departments in the UK with around 120 students in each year group, and one of the few to combine social, biological and medical aspects of anthropology. <br/>Our lecturers are passionate, dedicated teachers and researchers, and our modules cover numerous areas that overlap with other subjects, including culture, environmental issues, evolution, genetics, forensics, literature, health, music, politics, primate behaviour, religion, reproduction, skeletal anatomy and many others still. <br/>**Rankings**<br/>**23rd** in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2023<br/>**6th** in The Guardian University Guide 2024<br/>**8th** in The Complete University Guide 2024<br/>**Top 10** in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.<br/><br/>**Archaeology**<br/>Gain an understanding of the present by unlocking the past. Combine academic theory with lab and fieldwork and the examination of historic objects when you study in this world-leading Department at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br/>Archaeology at Durham is an exciting and diverse discipline that delves into the past to inform our understanding of the modern world. <br/>Covering a wide range of topics from early human development and ancient civilisations to colonialism and slavery in the early modern world, this broad-based discipline can take you into many different careers. <br/>**Rankings**<br/>**10th** in the QS World University Subject Rankings for Archaeology 2023<br/>**1st** in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024<br/>**3rd** in The Complete University Guide 2024<br/>**6th** in The Guardian University Guide 2024<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>**Anthropology**<br/>With a degree in Anthropology, you will be equipped with a diverse and practical knowledge base, including highly transferable skills in research and communication. <br/>Employers worldwide value this skill set, particularly where creativity, curiosity and the ability to understand human diversity are at a premium.<br/>Many progress into careers that require a broad understanding of human society and behaviour as well as the interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and independent thinking skills that come with the discipline.<br/>Such careers include advertising, publishing, journalism, teaching, human resource management, law, consultancy and marketing.<br/>**Archaeology**<br/>Our close links with industry specialists coupled with in-house archaeological facilities give you a taste of the industry from the beginning of the course. <br/>Transferable skills include problem-solving, metadata analysis and information technology, as well as teamwork, presentation, project planning and management. These skills are valued across many industries. <br/>Our graduates work for organisations all over the world, from national and international heritage organisations, museums, environmental agencies, and commercial archaeological services to law and publishing, forensic science, teaching, tourism, and local and national government.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Durham City
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LF64
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B,B
We normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If you’ve not been able to take three Advanced Highers, then we’ll consider a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or just Highers (if your school doesn’t offer Advanced Highers at all).
D:30,M:15
36
To include 6, 6, 5 from Higher Level subjects
DDD
Other BTEC level 3 qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our BTEC qualification equivalencies.
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
DDD
Other level 3 Cambridge Technical qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our Cambridge technical qualification equivalencies.
A,A,B
Not Accepted
A,A,B
T levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis where the subject area aligns with the course applied to. Please note that additional A levels or equivalent may be required to study certain courses. If you’re interested in applying, then please Ask Us and we’ll see if we’re able to consider this for you: www.durham.ac.uk/study/ask-us/
Not Accepted
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