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Archaeology and Anthropology

This course provides an anthropological and archaeological perspective on human societies from prehistory to the present, encompassing social, cultural and biological anthropology as well as archaeological science. Oxford has major strengths in the study of art and material culture, museum ethnography and medical anthropology. More details.

The course at St Peter's

The College normally admits up to four students each year. The college library holds a excellent range of relevant texts to facilitate undergraduate study, and the specialist Sackler Library, the Ashmolean Museum and the Institute of Archaeology are within close walking distance. Travel grants are available to help fund the costs of compulsory fieldwork projects. Archaeology & Anthropology students are also eligible to apply for the Durham award, awarded each year to a student undertaking study abroad during the long vacation in a field related to their degree course.

Admission Requirements

Course entrance requirements

Written work and test requirements

Tutors

Dr Renée Hirschon (Social Anthropology)

Dr Timothy Clack (Archaeology)

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