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Discover the story of humankind from ancient beginnings to modern civilizations through our BA Archaeology and Anthropology with Study Year Abroad program.
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 hold the top UK position for archaeological research quality and output (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on REF 2021 analysis), while also earning the nation's highest student satisfaction rating in 2022.
This four-year joint degree merges archaeology's study of physical artifacts with anthropology's exploration of human evolution and modern cultures. Together, these disciplines provide profound insights into the human experience across time and societies.