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Archaeology and Medieval History (BA)

Archaeology and Medieval History is an integrated single honours degree programme which has been established to take full advantage of the wide range of subjects offered by the School of History and Archaeology. The course has been arranged so that you can combine the study of two different areas with a single, coherent programme. Students who take this programme choose modules which are designed to give parallel historical and archaeological perspectives of particular periods and civilisations.

Students taking Archaeology and Medieval History have the chance to study the history of medieval Europe and its neighbours from the point of view of both the written and the archaeological record. By combining complementary courses, students are able to gain a deeper knowledge of the medieval period. For instance, depending on courses available in any one session, students might study the early history of the Vikings from the archaeological evidence and the history of their successors, the Normans, from the written evidence; or the history of the crusader states in the twelfth century from both the archaeological and written records. The degree programme aims to foster a disciplined and critical understanding of the period between the end of the Roman Empire in the West and the fifteenth century.

In the second and third year, students are required to take the core modules Archaeological Excavation 1 and 2 and can then choose from the broad range of courses offered by the two disciplines. The Medieval History modules include The Normans in Europe c. 900-1150, Heresy and Dissent 1000-1450, and William the Conqueror. The Optional Archaeology modules include Viking-age Scandinavia, The Archaeology of Crusader Palestine, Celtic Britain and Ireland and Conservation in Field Archaeology.

Typical Offer

ABB, including History

Entry Requirements

Three A level subjects, including History grade B. Excludes General Studies. Two AS subjects will be considered in lieu of a third A level.

Note: Normally no offers are made on a point basis. Candidates offering the Welsh Baccalaureate must achieve a pass in the Core and AB at A-level, including History.  We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Alternative Entry Requirements

Applications from those offering alternative/vocational/overseas qualifications (eg Access, Vocational A-level) are welcome as are those who may have combinations of qualifications or other relevant work/life experience.

Detailed Admissions Criteria

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Next intake: September each year

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