Archaeology and History with Study Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Our BA Archaeology and History degree combines the study of history – and its political, social and cultural contexts – with invaluable archaeological training. In your archaeological studies, you’ll study material remains to uncover our human past, from as early as the first hominins millions of years ago. Your historical studies will span the last thousand years, with a broad geographical spread that covers Britain and Europe, Africa, America, the Middle East and South Asia. You’ll examine ...Read more

Our BA Archaeology and History degree combines the study of history – and its political, social and cultural contexts – with invaluable archaeological training. In your archaeological studies, you’ll study material remains to uncover our human past, from as early as the first hominins millions of years ago. Your historical studies will span the last thousand years, with a broad geographical spread that covers Britain and Europe, Africa, America, the Middle East and South Asia. You’ll examine historical records and explore visual and material culture through texts, paintings, photographs, films and oral sources.Studying these complementary subjects together will provide a richer, more holistic understanding of our shared human past. You’ll balance your critical evaluation of historical sources against the physical evidence of lived experience provided by archaeological finds.

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36th
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Courtney
23 Feb 24

Best - I've made life long friends in all aspects of my time at Reading Uni. I also have learnt so much about my course and I am really happy with my choice. I really enjoy..Read more

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Guy
23 Feb 24

I love the campus. The campus is full of life and things to do. I would like for the university to put more funding into communal areas for students...Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£25,850 per year

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Courtney
23 Feb 24
History - BA (Hons)
Best - I've made life long friends in all aspects of my time at Reading Uni. I also have learnt so much about my course and I am really happy with my choice. I really enjoy...
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Guy
23 Feb 24
History - BA (Hons)
I love the campus. The campus is full of life and things to do. I would like for the university to put more funding into communal areas for students....
Read more
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