Humanities and Social Sciences
Archaeology
Department of History
24 credits (6 courses) | All courses carry 4 credits Total credits
Students majoring in disciplines other than Archaeology Open to
HIS/ARC 101 Introduction to Archaeology Compulsory course
Minimum period of three years Duration
Courses for the Minor in Archaeology
Core courses
Bronze Age Civilizations
Archaeology of South Asia
Histories of Archaeology in South Asia
Field Methods in Archaeology
Histories of the Art and Architecture of South Asia
Elective courses
Archaeology of Cities
Archaeology and Death
Curating Cultures: Collections, Museums, Practices
Temples, Tombs and Warriors: Comparative Archaeology of India and China
Archaeology of Landscapes
Seeing the Past: Visual Histories and Archaeological Practices
Archaeologies of the Contemporary World
Why pursue this
- Foundational skills in reading material evidence and in the field methods, recording and analysis particular to archaeology.
- Interdisciplinary advantage in combining material and textual evidence, which sharpens historical, anthropological and heritage work alike.
- Career and higher-study prospects through specialised postgraduate programs in Archaeology and in Museum Studies.
From the University's minor program documents. Confirm with your UG Advisor before you plan around a pathway.