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Archaeology degrees in Southern England

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University of Kent

2 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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It does gave students a broader knowledge on psychology and skills to prepare for Phd and Doctorate. However, i still don’t understand why we are studying statistics at high level where exams are strict based and explanations does not try to relate it to the field of psychology!

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Stage 1
  • CLAS3290 - Introduction to Archaeology
  • CLAS3670 - Classical Archaeology: Great Sites, Key Issues
  • CLAS3680 - Introduction to Greek Civilisation
  • CLAS3690 - Introduction to Roman Civilisation
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Royal Holloway, University of London

1 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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Most of the lecturers are great and very talented. But I would say the first year is very intense in terms of pace and the amount of content for each lecture so a little overwhelming. There’s a large amount of neuroscience and stats. Feedback can be a bit vague. There are societies and sport clubs. I tried a few societies but found them cliquey but others like them. Can’t comment on SUbas I’m a commuter and never been. The location of the uni is pretty isolated and boring. I’m a commuter but would feel bored living in Egham. It just feels like a village and is a 2 mile round walk. The uni is next to an A road and the walk up the hill is dodgy (narrow path). The people here tend to be on the posh side. I do think the campus and library is pretty, there’s a good library and teaching quality is good.

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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Greek History and the City State
  • Introduction to Greek Archaeology
  • Introduction to Roman Archaeology
  • Key Themes in Roman History
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Canterbury Christ Church University

2 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 22nd
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WUSCA ranking: 66th
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It was enough good but international student are facing problem financially in Uk so you have to arrange job of management and admin. The cost of living is too much expensive in Uk. As you already know that Govt allowed only 20 hours a week. So discuss this matter with the Govt. Try to sort out the problems of the student. So they feel comfortable during studies.

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Archaeology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • The Archaeological Apprentice
  • Trojans to Romans
  • Prehistoric Worlds
  • Student Success Modules
  • Medieval Matters
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Archaeology with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Canterbury in the World
  • Student Success Modules
  • The Fearless Learner
  • The Big Picture
  • The Power of Arts, Humanities and Education
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University of Reading

17 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 7th
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Generally, the facilities on offer are well designed and accessible. The distance of the university from London makes it fairly attractive, and the campus is among the more unique offerings across the UK. I found some sports societies to be a little on the expensive side, and having had to commute for part of my time as a student, the student life aspect hasn't always been the best or most exciting.

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Archaeology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Archaeology today: methods and practice
  • Early Empires: Mesopotamia, Egypt & Rome
  • Revolutions in Human Behaviour: 4 Million Years BC to the Present
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  • Archaeology Today: Methods and Practice
  • Early Empires: Mesopotamia, Egypt And Rome
  • Revolutions in Human Behaviour: 4 Million Years BC to the Present
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Bournemouth University

1 archaeology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 21st
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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The faculties in my course are amazing, all the teachers support in the tv studio and outside of class hours is amazing the teachers go above and beyond to help student. Being able to come and use the facilities when ever is really amazing, having 24/7 to classrooms with macs is really nice.

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Archaeology
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Material Worlds
  • Practical Archaeology
  • Responsible Research in Archaeology & Anthropology
  • The Human Past
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University of Southampton

13 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 13th
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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No answers to past paper questions making it hard to revise and sometimes coursework deadlines can be unclear also when u have a lecture then a 1 hour break then another lecture can’t rlly get much done in that time

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Archaeology (BA)
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Year 1
  • Archaeological Methods for Fieldwork and Analysis
  • Emergence of Civilisation: domesticating ourselves and others
  • Human Origins
  • The Development of Archaeological and Anthropological Thought
  • Wonderful things: World history in 40 objects
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Archaeology with Year Abroad (BA)
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  • Archaeological Methods for Fieldwork and Analysis
  • Emergence of Civilisation: domesticating ourselves and others
  • Human Origins
  • The Development of Archaeological and Anthropological Thought
  • Wonderful things: World history in 40 objects
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University of Winchester

6 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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it is a very green campus with lovely up to date libraries and accommodation. it is close to town and the train station makes it easy to go southampton for a night out. unfortunately not a great nightlife, SU is good but queue for hours to get in, and no clubs in the town.

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University of Oxford

3 archaeology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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Great buildings and location with great transport links to major cities. Being taught by people who are the best in that field and being able to contribute to their research at an early time in your studies. The tutorial system with very few people in classes making learning much more interactive.

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Birkbeck, University of London

4 archaeology courses LONDON
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It’s a nice university in a nice area very convenient. There’s everything around. But can be improved by having more community because it lacks the aspects of like a community getting together having events just to talk not for like education or like stuff just like work you know like be friendly. Have fun. like how other universities of societies like this one society are limited like all universities of society for like everyone a culture and everything and just need something for the younger students to have that university life. Even though it’s a mature university. But it has so much Support and everything that you would need to study so that something is really great about it like there’s so many workshops but more fun things would be nice

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Archaeology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Approaching the Past
  • Discovering Archaeology: From Field to Finds Room
  • Thames through Time: Birkbeck/MOLA Field School
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Archaeology with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
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  • Approaching the Past
  • Discovering Archaeology: From Field to Finds Room
  • Thames through Time: Birkbeck/MOLA Field School
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University of Exeter

35 archaeology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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WUSCA ranking: 53th
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There should be more support for international students, the lack of staff specialized on matter regarding visas and financial support for international students makes the whole university experience feel more overwhelming and stressful.

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Archaeology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Artefacts and Materials
  • Essential Archaeological Methods
  • Investigating British Archaeology
  • Practical Skills in Archaeology
  • Themes in World Archaeology
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Archaeology with Study Abroad - BA (Hons)
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  • Artefacts and Materials
  • Essential Archaeological Methods
  • Investigating British Archaeology
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  • Themes in World Archaeology
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