BA (Hons)Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	V401

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Students are introduced to the basic methods of archaeology and the main periods and areas taught at Liverpool. Students take six compulsory modules (plus two optional modules) which currently include:

The Origins of Humanity
Bronze Age Civilizations in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Near East
Empires and Citizens in the Classical Mediterranean and the Near East
From Boudicca to the Beatles – a Material Exploration of the British Past
Principles of Archaeology
The Practice of Archaeology

Programme Year Two

Students take two compulsory modules (Archaeological Excavation Skills and Artefacts and Technology), and then choose a further two modules, focusing on two out of the three cultural areas offered (Near East, Greece and Rome, Egypt). These modules currently include:

International Relations in the Ancient World: 1500-1200 BC
The Archaeology of Roman Britain
Egyptian Religion
Ancient Warfare
Akkadian Language and Literature
Democratic Spaces
Sacred Landscapes in Ancient Egypt
Death in Ancient Egypt
Human Osteoarchaeology
The Sumerians

Programme Year Three

Students take three compulsory modules:

The dissertation (equivalent to two modules), which is a subject of the student’s choice researched in depth, at least two of the chosen modules should be related to the dissertation topic.
Archaeology and Contemporary Society: politics and ethics
Students then choose their five remaining modules from a list of over 20, that currently includes the following:

The Origins of Agriculture and Sedentism in the Near East
Roman Frontier Systems
Houses and Households in the Classical World
The Sumerian Language and Literature
Biblical Archaeology
At least two of the chosen modules should be related to the dissertation topic.

Career opportunities

Our graduates are well equipped for a wide variety of careers in fields as diverse as journalism, heritage management, law, the civil service, teaching, business, IT and tourism. You can also go on to undertake further study and research degrees and our past students have had marked success in gaining employment in universities and major museums, locally, national and internationally.