BA (Hons) Archaeology and Geography in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

Geography and archaeology naturally complement each other when investigating such inquiries. Throughout this program, you'll examine the connections between human societies, landscapes, and environmental transformations from ancient times to the modern era. The curriculum provides training in essential skills including:
archaeological site surveying and documentation
mapmaking
statistical analysis
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
historical archive research techniques

Students must complete a 10-day archaeological fieldwork requirement, which can be fulfilled through participation in approved excavation projects or related placements, either domestically or internationally.

Our program collaborates with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Center, while also offering hands-on artifact sessions and educational initiatives at our on-campus museum.

As a dual-subject degree, students develop competencies through both disciplines' teaching approaches. While subjects are taught independently, common themes connect them throughout the program.

Key benefits of this course:
Acquire hands-on professional experience at our university museum
Access internship opportunities with regional and national organizations
Utilize our specialized instructional and research facilities
No prior archaeology background required
Engage in fieldwork and educational trips to significant geographical and archaeological sites
Option to develop new competencies through international study programs
Ranked among the UK's top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

Career prospects:
Graduates develop versatile skills including:
innovative thinking
attention to detail
investigative abilities
effective communication (verbal and written)
information interpretation
public speaking
collaborative work

Program length: 3 years full-time (part-time option available)