Ancient History And Archaeology

Ancient History And Archaeology

Overview

An ancient history and archaeology course is a mix of history with the theory and practice of archaeology to explore the past. You will get to study the ancient societies and cultures of the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Near East, from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Empire, including Greeks, Persians, Celts, Carthaginians, and more.

Objectives

  1. Understanding the history
  2. Studying human evolution
  3. Exploring local history and architecture
  4. Analysing historical remains
  5. Understanding Civilizations
  6. Interdisciplinary Connections
  7. Cultural Heritage Awareness
  8. Critical Examination of History

Prerequisites

  1. Basic History Requirement
  2. Writing and Research Skills
  3. Fieldwork Experience

Curriculum Outline

  1. The Archaeology of Mediterranean Societies: Egypt, Greece and Rome
  2. Discovering Archaeology
  3. The Archaeology of Britain: Prehistory to Present
  4. Investigating the Ancient World: Skills and Evidence
  5. The Near East, Greece and Rome, 1000-323 BCE
  6. Empires East and West, 323 BCE to 680 CE
  7. Independent Second-Year Study
  8. Professional Placement in Archaeology or Heritage
  9. Past, Present and Future
  10. An Introduction to Prehistoric Europe
  11. Saqqara: Understanding a Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt
  12. Archaeological Illustration and Photography
  13. Past and Present: Encountering Antiquity
  14. Greece and the Near East: Expanding Worlds
  15. From the Hellenistic World to the Roman Empire
  16. The Late Ancient World
  17. Life in Ancient Rome
  18. Gender and Sexuality in the Ancient World
  19. Explanation and Interpretation in Archaeology
  20. An Introduction to Greek Art and Archaeology
  21. Visual History of Early South Asia
  22. Crossing Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Dissertation
  23. Neolithic/Early Bronze Age Britain
  24. Roman Britain
  25. Forensic and Osteoarchaeology
  26. Museums' Collections Management
  27. Spatial Technologies and Geographical Information Systems
  28. Britain in the Early Medieval World
  29. The Persians
  30. Greek and Roman Medicine
  31. Ancient Israel: Portrait of a Near Eastern Society
  32. The South Shore: The Cities, Cultures and Identities of North Africa in Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages
  33. Greek Warfare
  34. Early Rome and the Etruscans
  35. Empire of Faith: Religion, Politics and Belief in the Roman Empire of the Fourth Century CE

Teaching Method

  1. Lectures
  2. Seminars and Discussions
  3. Fieldwork
  4. Guest Lectures
  5. Site Visits

Modules

  1. Foundations of Archaeology
  2. Ancient Civilizations
  3. Archaeological Theory
  4. Material Culture
  5. Fieldwork Techniques
  6. Prehistoric Societies
  7. Ancient Art and Iconography
  8. Historical Methodology
  9. Cultural Heritage Management
  10. Special Topics
  11. Regional Studies
  12. Late Antiquity and Transition

Assessment Methods

  1. Exams
  2. Field Reports
  3. Essays and Research Papers

Course Duration

It typically takes three to four years if you study full-time. Some universities offer part-time degrees, which can take around five to six years.

Facilities

  1. Archaeology Labs
  2. Libraries and Archives
  3. Wide range of archaeological materials
  4. Fieldwork Equipment
  5. Digital Resources
  6. Museum Partnerships
  7. Research Centres
  8. Field Schools

Career Pathways

  1. Archaeologist
  2. Museum Curator
  3. Lecturer
  4. Tour Guide
  5. Forensic Archaeologist
  6. Historian

Fees and Fundings

The tuition fees may vary depending on the university, country, and whether you are an international student or a local student. For the UK, the fee range for an international student is between £25,000 and £30,000 a year.

Entry Requirements

  1. A high school diploma or equivalent
  2. English Language Proficiency
  3. Personal Statement

Field Work and Internships

  1. Excavation Projects
  2. Survey Work
  3. Site Preservation
  4. Museum Internships
  5. Archaeological Consultancies

Certifications

  1. Certificate in Archaeological Methods
  2. Cultural Heritage Management Certification
  3. Field School Certifications
  4. GIS and Spatial Analysis Certification
  5. Museum Studies Certification
  6. Forensic Archaeology Certification
  7. Digital Archaeology Certification
  8. Historic Preservation Certification

Intakes

The intake can vary by country and institution. In the UK, the primary intake is September, and the secondary intake is January, whereas in the USA, it is August and January consecutively.

Student Testimony

I chose my course because I knew already that I wanted to be involved in archaeology and Trinity allowed me to study archaeology as well as history. Furthermore, the staff that I would be engaging with are some of the leaders in their field. I would highly recommend Trinity because of the outstanding education I received. [Eleanor Neil from Trinity College Dublin]

Frequently asked questions

In simple words, archaeology is the study of the ancient and recent human past through material remains.

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