This course will open up new worlds. Whether in the laboratory or the library, you will explore a range of questions about people in the past. Dig up the past and discover fascinating insights into the future. Students on the BA History and Archaeology degree course study the past from both textual sources and archaeological remains, focusing on the time periods of their choosing. It strives to solve larger historical questions, from the prehistoric era to the Second World War. Archaeology and History are not just vocational subjects. Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers and find that their knowledge can be applied in a range of organisations from local government planning and National Trust bodies to museums and consultancies. It will help you to acquire key skills sought by employers, such as time management, problem solving, team-work, project management and cultural awareness. Above all, you will learn to communicate ideas to a wide range of audiences in a way that is relevant and understandable.