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Discover the story of humankind from ancient beginnings to modern civilizations through our BA in Archaeology and Anthropology.
The University of Reading ranks among the global top 100 for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023, placing 51-100 worldwide and joint 9th among UK institutions). We're also ranked first in the UK for archaeological research quality and output (Times Higher Education 2021, based on REF 2021 analysis), while earning the highest UK student satisfaction rating in 2022.
This combined degree merges archaeology's study of physical artifacts with anthropology's exploration of human evolution and modern cultures. Together, these disciplines offer profound insights into the human experience across time and societies.