Program Overview

Archaeology and History

Overview

From the first hunter-gatherers to the rise of modern societies, this Archaeology and History degree offers a unique blend of studying the past through not just texts and images but also material remains.

Course Details

• Qualification: BA Jt Hons
• Entry Requirements: ABB including A in history
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS code: VV14
• Duration: 3 years full-time (available part-time)
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

• Course Overview: This degree combines the scientific study of material remains with historical research, writing, and debate, covering the key ways in which we study the past.
• Course Structure: The course is divided into three years, with a range of modules covering topics such as Discovering History, Studying the Human Past, and Interpreting History.
• Assessment: Assessments will vary according to the topic studied and may include coursework, exams, and presentations.

Modules

• Year 1:
  • Discovering History
  • Studying the Human Past
  • Exploring the Medieval World, c. 500-1500
  • Exploring the Early Modern World, c. 1500-1800
  • Exploring the Modern World c. 1800-2000
  • Becoming a Historian 1
  • Becoming a Historian 2
  • Themes in Heritage and Museums
  • Introduction to Practical Archaeology
  • Interpreting Ancient Art and Archaeology
  • Comparative World Prehistory
  • World Historical Archaeology
• Year 2:
  • Archaeological Theory
  • Analysing Archaeology
  • Interpreting History
  • Communicating the Past
  • Conquerors, Caliphs, and Converts
  • Osteology
  • Exile and Homeland: Jewish Culture, Thought and Politics in Modern Europe and Palestine, 1780-1948
  • The Victorians: Life, Thought and Culture
  • A Protestant Nation? Politics, Religion and Culture in England 1558-1642
• Year 3:
  • History Special Subject
  • Ancient Metallurgy
  • Heritage and the Media
  • History Dissertation
  • Classics Research Project
  • Coins, Cults and Cities
  • Ideas and Ideologies 1
  • Ideas and Ideologies 2
  • Everyday Life and Culture 1
  • Everyday Life and Culture 2
  • Empires 1
  • Empires 2
  • Crisis, Revolution and Rupture 1
  • Crisis, Revolution and Rupture 2
  • Peace and Conflict 1
  • Peace and Conflict 2
  • Life and Death in the Medieval City
  • The Bronze Age Aegean
  • Voices from the Margins 1
  • Voices from the Margins 2

Careers

• Career Opportunities: Graduates of this course will have gained a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, data analysis, and communication.
• Job Prospects: 78.8% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Arts secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £23,974.

Additional Information

• University Park Campus: The University of Nottingham's University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities.
• Help and Support: The University of Nottingham offers a range of help and support services, including academic support, health and wellbeing services, and careers advice.