A degree in archaeology will open up new worlds. Whether in the laboratory or the library, you will explore a range of questions about people in the past. Archaeology brings together diverse approaches to answer questions such as what our ancestors ate, what they wore, who they traded with, and the environments they lived in. You might undertake the chemical analysis of ceramics or human bones, or use theories drawn from anthropology or sociology. Archaeology is one of the broadest subjects taught at university, and you can study it with either science or humanities A levels. All you need is an enquiring mind and an interest in the past. We cover the full time span of the human past, from the earliest humans to the modern world. The breadth of subjects available means that you can study the areas you are most interested in. Southampton is a world leader in maritime archaeology, and you can take these units in all three years. This programme covers a wide range of world archaeology, from the first appearance of humans two million years ago. You will also learn more about the methods used to find out about the past. Period-based and practical modules introduce the breadth of the subject in year one, with specialised modules and research in the second and final years. Three-week field project in the UK or abroad. Develop your own specialist interest with the dissertation in your final year. Option to take up to 25 per cent of your programme in an alternative subject.