This popular BA gives you a solid foundation in the study of human societies, past and present, inspired by a diverse and compelling interdisciplinary curriculum.

Backed by high student satisfaction rates and drawing from our established and well-respected archaeological, anthropological and sociological programmes, this degree provides a broad-based education with an in-depth understanding of the diversity and richness of contemporary and past human societies across the globe; ultimately bringing together our expertise and enthusiasm for all of these subjects in one place.

Alongside specialist theoretical and thematic units, you’ll get a comprehensive grounding in the practical elements of archaeology and anthropology through working in our cutting-edge labs and out in the field. In your second year you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in social or biological, anthropology or archaeology, or if you’d like to take a broader focus, you can continue to study elements of all these disciplines.

The course also includes five or 30 weeks in the world of work (depending on the length of degree you choose), which you can complete at home or abroad. It’s a great way to cultivate the experience and contacts you’ll need to secure work after you graduate. Participation in BU’s renowned field school – the Place Field School – allows you to gain a wide range of practical skills.

90% of our final year students are satisfied with the quality of the course and 90% of our final year students have said the course is intellectually stimulating.

Throughout your degree, you will learn skills to enable you to work in professional practice and you will be in a position to join fieldwork and other projects all over the world.

Because of the practical experience they gain, our archaeology and anthropology students are successful at finding work once they graduate – 90% of our students are working or studying 6 months after graduating.