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Explore humanity from its earliest origins to the cultures and societies of today with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology with Professional Placement degree.
The University is in the top 100 in the world for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2024, Archaeology. The University of Reading is ranked 51-100 in the world) and is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021), and scored 2nd best for teaching quali...
Explore humanity from its earliest origins to the cultures and societies of today with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology with Professional Placement degree.<br/><br/>The University is in the top 100 in the world for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2024, Archaeology. The University of Reading is ranked 51-100 in the world) and is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021), and scored 2nd best for teaching quality in Archaeology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).<br/><br/>This four-year, joint honours course combines archaeology’s examination of material evidence from our past and present with anthropology’s focus on human development and contemporary cultures and societies. Studying these two disciplines together allows you insight and understanding of what it means to be human.<br/><br/>This understanding will be crucial in addressing issues critical to our shared global future, including:<br/><br/><br/>- the relationship between humans and environmental change<br/><br/><br/>- inequality, migration and identity<br/><br/><br/>- population growth and development<br/><br/><br/>- human diets and health<br/><br/><br/>- politics, economics and sustainability.<br/><br/><br/>By examining human development, behaviour and different cultures, you will better understand the roots of these issues, and learn how other societies have tackled comparable problems – and how contemporary societies are addressing them now.<br/><br/>Using methodological approaches from the sciences, social sciences and humanities, you will examine the diversity of human experience. You will learn about the biological evolution of our earliest ancestors, the pre-historical and historical development of different cultures, and present-day ways of life and social issues.<br/><br/>During your studies you will analyse:<br/><br/><br/>- material culture<br/><br/><br/>- biological evidence<br/><br/><br/>- ethnographic evidence<br/><br/><br/>- theoretical and empirical perspectives from the past and present.<br/><br/><br/>Your studies in the Department of Archaeology will encompass ethnographic approaches and case studies, and the study of social and scientific archaeology, including:<br/><br/><br/>- the investigation of artefacts recovered through excavation<br/><br/><br/>- the study of human bones (including osteology and palaeopathology)<br/><br/><br/>- the study of plant and animal remains<br/><br/><br/>- human-environment interaction<br/><br/><br/>- how climate and environmental change have affected lives past and present<br/><br/><br/>- religious, social, economic and political diversity around the world.<br/><br/><br/>On this course you will learn through a combination of field classes and fieldwork projects, lectures and seminars, laboratory and other practical work, and placements.<br/><br/>Depending on your module choices, methods of assessment can range from fieldwork diaries and laboratory-based practical tests to article critiques and presentations.<br/><br/>**Professional placement**<br/>A key component of this course is a fourth year so that you can complete a placement during your third year of study.<br/><br/>A professional placement allows you to apply – and increase – your academic knowledge while enhancing your employability.<br/><br/>Previous placement students have analysed samples in labs, processed human remains, worked on hominin skeletal morphology, drawn archaeological finds, conducted collections-based research, studied the ecology of the Crusades through isotope analysis and faunal remains, investigated paleoclimate records, and participated in castle excavations in Spain.<br/><br/>You can complete your placement with an employer in the UK or abroad, and take advantage of our connections with a range of organisations in the archaeological, heritage, planning and museum sectors, including:<br/><br/><br/>- research institutions<br/><br/><br/>- government organisations<br/><br/><br/>- local planning authorities<br/><br/><br/>- archaeological consultancies<br/><br/><br/>- field units<br/><br/><br/>- archivists.<br/>
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.
As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-rele...
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.<br/><br/>As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-relevant experience. Other programmes give you the chance to travel the world with optional study abroad; archeologists can attend digs in Seoul, Geographers can discover new environments in Dallas, and Lawyers can study in Melbourne. <br/><br/>Located just a 25-minute train from London, Reading is as convenient as it is charming. It's home to an array of restaurants, stunning parks and a buzzing nightlife. <br/><br/>Apply now, with Clearing.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL47
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:18,M:27 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects A levelB,B,B T Level |
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