The Double Degree in Archaeology and History provides education on critical knowledge of the past of humanity to understand its present, with basic concepts of both specialties and their evolution, and explains the most relevant historical processes. It combines the archaeological perspective (focused on the dig, preservation and analysis of archaeological and paleobiological items) with history educations (focused on understanding the past of humanity, recognising cultural civilisation diversity, and raising awareness and respect for cultural values and traditions.

Students will learn the basics of methods, techniques and tools for analysis of history along with technical and methodological dig skills, material treatment and preservation, interpretation of historical and patrimony contexts, and cultural patrimony management. The programme promotes critical thinking and thorough research, essential for knowledge dissemination.

Graduates will be ready to work on management, research and archaeological preservation projects for public and private services, including prospections, digs and archaeological studies. The History perspective allows the entry to archives, libraries and museum documentation centres, historical patrimony management and cultural assistance as well as education and research.
 

• Curiosity and interest for historical events, asking questions and looking for answers and explanations within a scientific context are required.
• Studies that are interesting for students of both humanities and sciences.
• Archaeological practice is regulated by the law to guarantee the protection of the patrimony.
• The programme includes field and laboratory work with practical and applied dimensions.
• Familiarity with history is recommended in order to keep up with the continuous study.
• Theoretical subjects include historical text commentary and complementary activities for the study and comprehension to help global evaluation.