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 as part of an active research project.

We have a purpose-built archaeology building, equipped with the latest science-based laboratories. You'll gain hands-on experience with archaeological artefacts and materials, and receive practical training for a career in archaeology.

You'll spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions such as the University of Malta or the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona. This will give you the chance to discover theories and findings in exotic locations and boost your career opportunities.

An archaeology degree is excellent preparation for future employment, offering a balance of sciences and arts, and providing a range of practical and intellectual components. With a highly respected degree that demonstrates your intellectual and problem-solving capabilities, plus transferable team-work, project management and evidence-based research skills, you'll be welcome in a wide range of other sectors. This degree is also a great foundation for further study at PhD level.

Our archaeology graduates move into a wide range of industries, including:

• professional archaeology
• museums and the heritage sector
• cartography and aerial photography
• animation and virtual reality game design
• police and forensic services
• the NHS
• local government and planning