Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Natural Sciences] From University of East Anglia

Studying theÊArchaeology, Anthropology and Art History programme at University of East Anglia, youÊwill have many opportunities to study material first-hand, in the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts (where you will be based), and on trips in the UK and overseas. You will also be able to develop practical skills of archaeological and anthropological fieldwork through participation in excavations and projects.

This dynamic degree course examines the ways in which archaeology, anthropology and art history complement each other, especially in relation to visual and material cultures from around the world. It allows you to engage with a wide range of material, from the prehistoric through to the present day, and also equips you to study diverse cultures and societies.

The course also allows you to develop the practical skills of archaeological and anthropological fieldwork through participation in excavations and projects. This could be in the UK or overseas, most recently in Cyprus, Cordoba and Peru.

Your degree programme may contain compulsory or optional modules. Compulsory modules are designed to give you a solid grounding, optional modules allow you to tailor your degree.

Assessment

Key skills, issues and ideas are introduced in lectures given by all members of faculty, including art historians, anthropologists and archaeologists. More specialist study is undertaken in small group seminars.

In most subject areas, you will be assessed at the end of each year on the basis of coursework and, in some cases, project and examination results. In your final year, you will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice and with the advice of tutors- there is no final examination. Your final degree result is determined by the marks you receive in years two and three.