From 2027, Regent's will take two students a year for Archaeology and Anthropology. We also offer History and Human Sciences. Across these subjects, we have a thriving cohort of around 40 undergraduates.

Archaeology and anthropology together encompass the study of humankind from the origins of the human species to the present day.

When applying are students asked to submit written work?

Yes: applicants must submit two recently marked essays, each written as part of a school or college course within a two-week period or less and preferably in different subjects, and a short essay of no more than 800 words in response to the following question: “How do you understand the connections between Archaeology and Anthropology? Illustrate your response by reference to what we can learn about people in the past and/or present from their material culture”.

Do I need to sit a test?

No, there is no written test for Archaeology and Anthropology admissions in 2026.

How are students in Archaeology and Anthropology mainly taught?

Students are taught in weekly tutorials, usually in pairs, as well as in departmentally delivered lectures and practical classes.

What can a first year student expect to study?

Students study four core courses in the first year: Introduction to world archaeology; Introduction to anthropological theory; Perspectives on human evolution; and The nature of archaeological and anthropological enquiry. There are also practical classes and fieldwork components.