In World Archaeology we explore the emergence of past societies in multiple regions of the Earth. Some are mysterious and lost in the mists of time, while others underpin cultures that exist in our world today.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
This course introduces the archaeology of ancient South Asia. From the mighty Himalayas in the north to the waters of the Indian Ocean in the south, we will explore the archaeology and very early history of the region from 3000 to 500 BCE.
What links the ground beneath our feet to our cultural heritage? How do local building variations emerge and develop? Why is traditional building practice still important? Join this course to explore the material culture of historic buildings in Britain.
From royal pyramids, court artisans and powerful pharaohs, to grandiose temples, mysterious gods and foreign invasions, participants will experience the world of ancient Egypt, its highs and lows, and the rich tapestry of its culture.
Explore the unique role of applied anthropology in addressing major global challenges of our time. Learn how an integrated understanding of social and cultural dynamics can make the difference between life and death, and change the way you view the world.
The art of prehistoric Europe is rich with imagery such as cave paintings, carvings, body ornamentation and frescoes. This course considers a range of sites and artefacts in our exploration of the unique and creative ways people visualised their world.
Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, the Vikings are often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates. Yet they were also traders, settlers and farmers with a thriving artistic culture and legal systems. Using archaeology we examine the varied aspects of the Viking world.
This course provides an historical introduction to the development of folklore studies in Britain. It will review historical conceptions and approaches to folklore from the seventeenth-century antiquarians to the present.
How do archaeologists recognise and interpret the lives of past peoples and their societies? An introduction to the methods and techniques of archaeological enquiry, from initial site survey and excavation to scientific analysis.
The Minoans and Mycenaeans left us with the intriguing Greek Bronze Age sites of Knossos, Mycenae, Pylos and Akrotiri. The excavation of these sites turned archaeologists into superstars, as stunning architecture, sculpture and weaponry were revealed.
Social anthropology is the study of how humans give meaning to the world through different social norms, values, practices and means of organisation. This course provides an exciting and dynamic introduction to the world of social anthropology.
This course offers a new approach to the study of pilgrimage, combining history and anthropology to examine western pilgrimage practices from the Middle Ages to the modern day.