This course will give you an insight into the study of historical archaeology. Historical archaeology is the study of the material remains of past societies with written records, from the empires of the ancient world, through the medieval and post-medieval periods, up to the present day. Archaeology gives us a valuable new insight into these periods of the past which complements, and sometimes challenges, the evidence from written records. The BA in Historical Archaeology aims to introduce students to the discipline of archaeology and to explain how archaeologists use evidence to interpret the past. You will study the whole span of human history, with a focus on the material culture, buildings and historic landscapes of Britain, Europe and the Mediterranean from the ancient world to modern times. You will progress from the first-year core modules to a more in-depth focus on particular periods in the second and third years, with the option to take more practical and scientific modules. It is compulsory for you to gain excavation or other relevant professional experience in the UK or overseas.