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Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad

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University of Southampton Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad

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University of Southampton Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad

Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
4 years
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English Requirement
IELTS 6.0
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Free
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Physical
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The Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad program at the University of Southampton Malaysia offers a captivating exploration of human engagement with the world, providing valuable insights into the essence of being human. This interdisciplinary course combines elements from the humanities and sciences, allowing students to study the global diversity of human societies across different time periods and geographical contexts. The program takes a truly interdisciplinary approach, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations, students also engage in fieldwork as part of active research projects, either within the United Kingdom or abroad. This hands-on experience enables students to apply their knowledge and develop practical skills in the field. The BA in Archaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad program provides students with profound insights into the origins and evolution of human societies, as well as the underlying factors contributing to contemporary human diversity. The inclusion of a year abroad offers students the opportunity to further expand their cultural perspectives and gain valuable international experience.

Year 1 overview

Compulsory modules will give you a grounding in archaeology and anthropology. These cover:

  • the development of archaeological and anthropological thought
  • the methods required for archaeological fieldwork
  • aspects of exploring other cultures

You'll also be able to choose from a range of optional modules across all aspects of archaeology and anthropology including:

  • human origins
  • ethnography: food and culture
  • elements of linguistics: sound, structure and meaning
  • emergence of civilisation

Year 2 overview

You'll develop your understanding of how archaeology and anthropology relate to the modern world. You'll study cosmology, ritual and belief. You'll also prepare for fieldwork with at least 3 weeks of practical experience in a field school or research project in the UK or overseas.

In addition to these compulsory modules, you can choose modules from a wide range of approaches and periods, including:

  • psycholinguistics
  • the Vikings
  • archaeological dating
  • scientific diving

Year 3 overview

For your year abroad, you'll study at one of our partner institutions, for example, in:

  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Germany
  • Norway
  • Poland

Alternatively, you can arrange an approved work placement.

Year 4 overview

In your final year, you'll develop your own specialist interest with a dissertation on a research topic of your choice across any aspect of archaeology or anthropology. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your planning, research, data collation, analysis and communication skills.

You'll also take a further 6 modules from a wide range of options including: 

  • sexuality and intimacy
  • molecular archaeology
  • ecology of human evolution
  • Roman urbanism
  • anthropology, film and representations of the 'other'
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