Students at the Department of Archaeology are part of a diverse research community. The course encompasses Archaeology, Assyriology, Biological Anthropology and Egyptology. Its flexibility means students can either specialise from Year 1, or opt for a broad start before concentrating on up to two subjects from the second year.
- Archaeology uses material evidence, from molecules to monumental structures, to explore the human past and understand past societies.
- Assyriology is the study of the languages, cultures, history and archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia (Sumer, Babylonia and Assyria).
- Egyptology is the study of the history, languages, society, archaeology and religion of ancient Egypt.
- Biological Anthropology investigates human evolution and diversity, biology and behaviour, and the interaction between biology and culture.
