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Delve into the story of humankind, from ancient beginnings to modern civilizations, with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology program featuring a Professional Placement.
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 Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on REF 2021 analysis), while earning the UK's top student satisfaction score in 2022.
This four-year joint honors program merges archaeology's study of material remains with anthropology's exploration of human evolution and modern cultures. Together, these disciplines provide profound insights into the human experience across time and space.