Humanitarian Archaeology

How can understanding the past and the present help us shape our future? What role will you play in responding to the numerous environmental, political, and social challenges of our time? Develop your skills as an active Global Citizen with our BSc Humanitarian Archaeology.

Develop your skills as an active global citizen with our BSc Humanitarian Archaeology.

This cutting-edge, practical degree will enable you to become an archaeologist with the skills to tackle some of the biggest humanitarian issues affecting global society in the 21st century. You will explore how conflict, genocide, human evolution, identity, and climate change have shaped the world in which we live and how society has responded to these challenges throughout human history.

You will participate in unique fieldwork opportunities throughout your studies that will teach you the practical and digital skills that archaeologists use to document landscapes and analyse material culture. You will learn how to assist in social action agendas, build community cohesion, and contribute to the physical and mental well-being of others using archaeological approaches.

The BSc (Hons) Humanitarian Archaeology is a unique and diverse programme which offers you the opportunity to:

• gain detailed knowledge about how conflict, genocide, climate change and culture have shaped societies and the environment
• learn about the methods that archaeologists use to document landscapes and material culture, advance social action and contribute to physical and mental well-being
• develop and apply practical skills during annual fieldwork opportunities, including international fieldwork in your second year
• tailor your learning through optional modules in years 2 and 3
• complete a detailed research project relating to one of your pathway choices and/or interests
• undertake interdisciplinary studies taught by specialists in Archaeology, History, International Relations, Geography, Media and Film, Forensic Science, and Law.

This course is ideal for those who have an interest in archaeological practice, human rights, genocide and conflict studies, social justice, forensic investigation, and geography.
You will engage with the many of the critical debates that currently affect our global community such as:

• The complexity of human identity from prehistory to the present
• Evidence for the current climate crisis
• The reasoning, methods, and aftermaths of conflict; ranging from interpersonal violence to acts of genocide
• You will also develop the skills needed to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including the public and critical decision-makers

In Year 2 there will be a substantive overseas field school to Africa or the Global South region where you will engage with communities and individuals who are at the forefront of adapting to the climate crisis, conflict, or other humanitarian concerns. We will help you develop an understanding of how learning about the past can help shape the future, and equip you with the skills you need to pursue a career in a wide range of fields, including archaeology, human rights work, Non-Government Agencies, education, policy development, and heritage management.

Develop your skills as an active global citizen with our BSc Humanitarian Archaeology.

This cutting-edge, practical degree will enable you to become an archaeologist with the skills to tackle some of the biggest humanitarian issues affecting global society in the 21st century. You will explore how conflict, genocide, human evolution, identity, and climate change have shaped the world in which we live and how society has responded to these challenges throughout human history.

You will participate in unique fieldwork opportunities throughout your studies that will teach you the practical and digital skills that archaeologists use to document landscapes and analyse material culture. You will learn how to assist in social action agendas, build community cohesion, and contribute to the physical and mental well-being of others using archaeological approaches.

The BSc (Hons) Humanitarian Archaeology is a unique and diverse programme which offers you the opportunity to:

• gain detailed knowledge about how conflict, genocide, climate change and culture have shaped societies and the environment
• learn about the methods that archaeologists use to document landscapes and material culture, advance social action and contribute to physical and mental well-being
• develop and apply practical skills during annual fieldwork opportunities, including international fieldwork in your second year
• tailor your learning through optional modules in years 2 and 3
• complete a detailed research project relating to one of your pathway choices and/or interests
• undertake interdisciplinary studies taught by specialists in Archaeology, History, International Relations, Geography, Media and Film, Forensic Science, and Law.

This course is ideal for those who have an interest in archaeological practice, human rights, genocide and conflict studies, social justice, forensic investigation, and geography.
You will engage with the many of the critical debates that currently affect our global community such as:

• The complexity of human identity from prehistory to the present
• Evidence for the current climate crisis
• The reasoning, methods, and aftermaths of conflict; ranging from interpersonal violence to acts of genocide
• You will also develop the skills needed to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including the public and critical decision-makers

In Year 2 there will be a substantive overseas field school to Africa or the Global South region where you will engage with communities and individuals who are at the forefront of adapting to the climate crisis, conflict, or other humanitarian concerns. We will help you develop an understanding of how learning about the past can help shape the future, and equip you with the skills you need to pursue a career in a wide range of fields, including archaeology, human rights work, Non-Government Agencies, education, policy development, and heritage management.

Develop your skills as an active global citizen with our BSc Humanitarian Archaeology.

This cutting-edge, practical degree will enable you to become an archaeologist with the skills to tackle some of the biggest humanitarian issues affecting global society in the 21st century. You will explore how conflict, genocide, human evolution, identity, and climate change have shaped the world in which we live and how society has responded to these challenges throughout human history.

You will participate in unique fieldwork opportunities throughout your studies that will teach you the practical and digital skills that archaeologists use to document landscapes and analyse material culture. You will learn how to assist in social action agendas, build community cohesion, and contribute to the physical and mental well-being of others using archaeological approaches.

The BSc (Hons) Humanitarian Archaeology is a unique and diverse programme which offers you the opportunity to:

• gain detailed knowledge about how conflict, genocide, climate change and culture have shaped societies and the environment
• learn about the methods that archaeologists use to document landscapes and material culture, advance social action and contribute to physical and mental well-being
• develop and apply practical skills during annual fieldwork opportunities, including international fieldwork in your second year
• tailor your learning through optional modules in years 2 and 3
• complete a detailed research project relating to one of your pathway choices and/or interests
• undertake interdisciplinary studies taught by specialists in Archaeology, History, International Relations, Geography, Media and Film, Forensic Science, and Law.

This course is ideal for those who have an interest in archaeological practice, human rights, genocide and conflict studies, social justice, forensic investigation, and geography.
You will engage with the many of the critical debates that currently affect our global community such as:

• The complexity of human identity from prehistory to the present
• Evidence for the current climate crisis
• The reasoning, methods, and aftermaths of conflict; ranging from interpersonal violence to acts of genocide
• You will also develop the skills needed to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including the public and critical decision-makers

In Year 2 there will be a substantive overseas field school to Africa or the Global South region where you will engage with communities and individuals who are at the forefront of adapting to the climate crisis, conflict, or other humanitarian concerns. We will help you develop an understanding of how learning about the past can help shape the future, and equip you with the skills you need to pursue a career in a wide range of fields, including archaeology, human rights work, Non-Government Agencies, education, policy development, and heritage management.

Work placements

LEVEL 4: Introductory modules on topics such as Humanitarian Archaeology, Climate and Environment, the Archaeology of Conflict, Archaeological Practice, and Identity. Each module will be 20 credits, intended to introduce you to the topic and begin to develop your practical and digital skillsets. The final module at Level 4 is an Archaeological Field School.

LEVEL 5: Continuing your journey, you will complete modules on Contemporary Debates in Humanitarian Archaeology, Community Archaeology, and Forensic Archaeology. These modules will be complemented by one optional module of your choice and a Research Skills module that will teach you the nature of research including hypothesis development, statistics, and report writing;. The final module at Level 5 is the International Residential Summer School. Each module will be 20 credits.

LEVEL 6: You will take advanced modules in Digital Archaeology, Mass Death Scenarios, and Archaeology and Activism followed by one option module and your Dissertation. Each module will be 20 credits, with the Dissertation being 40 credits.

Core modules across the course will enable you to:
• Study the wide range of humanitarian concerns that 21st century societies will face, and the factors that connect them
• Explore ethical issues and challenges with archaeological investigations
• Learn about and utilise cutting edge methods that can be used to document sites and record evidence associated with the investigation of climate change, conflict and mass violence, and identity.
• Put field skills into practice in simulated and real-world scenarios and during field schools
• Adopt an interdiscplinary approach to archaeological investigation

LEVEL 4: Introductory modules on topics such as Humanitarian Archaeology, Climate and Environment, the Archaeology of Conflict, Archaeological Practice, and Identity. Each module will be 20 credits, intended to introduce you to the topic and begin to develop your practical and digital skillsets. The final module at Level 4 is an Archaeological Field School.

LEVEL 5: Continuing your journey, you will complete modules on Contemporary Debates in Humanitarian Archaeology, Community Archaeology, and Forensic Archaeology. These modules will be complemented by one optional module of your choice and a Research Skills module that will teach you the nature of research including hypothesis development, statistics, and report writing;. The final module at Level 5 is the International Residential Summer School. Each module will be 20 credits.

LEVEL 6: You will take advanced modules in Digital Archaeology, Mass Death Scenarios, and Archaeology and Activism followed by one option module and your Dissertation. Each module will be 20 credits, with the Dissertation being 40 credits.

Core modules across the course will enable you to:
• Study the wide range of humanitarian concerns that 21st century societies will face, and the factors that connect them
• Explore ethical issues and challenges with archaeological investigations
• Learn about and utilise cutting edge methods that can be used to document sites and record evidence associated with the investigation of climate change, conflict and mass violence, and identity.
• Put field skills into practice in simulated and real-world scenarios and during field schools
• Adopt an interdiscplinary approach to archaeological investigation

LEVEL 4: Introductory modules on topics such as Humanitarian Archaeology, Climate and Environment, the Archaeology of Conflict, Archaeological Practice, and Identity. Each module will be 20 credits, intended to introduce you to the topic and begin to develop your practical and digital skillsets. The final module at Level 4 is an Archaeological Field School.

LEVEL 5: Continuing your journey, you will complete modules on Contemporary Debates in Humanitarian Archaeology, Community Archaeology, and Forensic Archaeology. These modules will be complemented by one optional module of your choice and a Research Skills module that will teach you the nature of research including hypothesis development, statistics, and report writing;. The final module at Level 5 is the International Residential Summer School. Each module will be 20 credits.

LEVEL 6: You will take advanced modules in Digital Archaeology, Mass Death Scenarios, and Archaeology and Activism followed by one option module and your Dissertation. Each module will be 20 credits, with the Dissertation being 40 credits.

Core modules across the course will enable you to:
• Study the wide range of humanitarian concerns that 21st century societies will face, and the factors that connect them
• Explore ethical issues and challenges with archaeological investigations
• Learn about and utilise cutting edge methods that can be used to document sites and record evidence associated with the investigation of climate change, conflict and mass violence, and identity.
• Put field skills into practice in simulated and real-world scenarios and during field schools
• Adopt an interdiscplinary approach to archaeological investigation