Course summary
How do human societies develop and continue? What impact does climate and the environment have on society? Geography and archaeology are natural partners for exploring questions like these. In this course, you will study the relationship between people, landscape and the changing environment from prehistory to the present day. Skills training across the degree includes:
- archaeological surveying and recording
- cartography
- statistics
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Archival research methods
Modules
Our first-year core modules are designed as an introduction. Even if you haven't studied archaeology before, we’ll build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you can progress through to year two. You will take 120 credits of modules each year. In year one, your core modules (70 credits) will cover the principles and methods of archaeological investigation. You will also develop an understanding of key themes in human and physical geography. You will take 20 credits of optional archaeology modules, and 30 credits of optional geography modules. You’ll have at least 12 hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You must pass year one, but it does not count towards your final degree classification. In the summer break, you will complete at least part of your required archaeological fieldwork placement. For your core modules in year two, you will study more advanced approaches and interpretation techniques of archaeological research. You will also take either a human geography or physical geography option. As with year one, you will choose from a range of optional modules. You will also be helped to develop advanced research skills in both disciplines, in order to prepare you for your third-year dissertation project You will be supported to develop advanced research skills in both disciplines to prepare for your third-year dissertation. You’ll have at least 10 hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You must pass year two, which counts as 33% towards your final degree classification. In year three, you will write a 40-credit dissertation in either archaeology or geography. The remaining 80 credits will be taken from a range of geography and archaeology modules to develop advanced knowledge and skills.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LV74
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A - B
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £26250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £26250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Clearing contact details
Applicant Enquiry FormClearing - Apply Online
0330 041 5590
Additional information
View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Friday 5 July 2024. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.
Course contact details
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