Undergraduate courses

At Bristol, our courses introduce you to the history, theories and practice of anthropology and archaeology, delivered by a friendly academic community at the forefront of their research fields.

Course options

The department also contributes to the following multidisciplinary courses: 

Our courses are designed to equip you with skills to handle data sets, complex concepts and to interpret material and literary evidence. 

Theoretical knowledge is put to good use with plenty of hands on practical elements, like fieldwork or lab study. 

The four-field approach Bristol takes to anthropology has meant that there is so much choice when it comes to content, allowing me to choose modules that expand on my existing interests while also discovering new ones.
Maisie
Anthropology BA, 2020

Where can I go with anthropology or archaeology?

Degrees in anthropology or archaeology give you a wide range of career options, from broadcasting, to politics or research.