School of History, Archaeology and Religion

Courses

Our wide selection of modules give students the flexibility to shape their own studies to a considerable degree.

Research

Our researchers explore and share their passion for past societies and religious beliefs from prehistory to the present day.

About us

We are an innovative and internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching, devoted to the study of the past and beliefs from prehistoric times to contemporary societies.

Impact

Saving heritage ironwork from the ravages of rust and improving pastoral care for religious communities.

Engagement

Our award-winning engagement and innovation initiatives are firmly rooted in the local, regional and national community.

News

Hunger Games

25 March 2019

New book explores how cannibalism has long shaped the human relationship with food, hunger and moral outrage

£1.65m community project to reveal 6,000-year-old ‘hidden’ historic site in Cardiff

22 March 2019

Cardiff University research leads to new discoveries about the Mary Rose

14 March 2019

Prehistoric Britons rack up food miles for feasts near Stonehenge

13 March 2019

Attend our next Open Day

Explore our campus, facilities and city. Meet our staff and students and get a real feel for studying and living in Cardiff at our next Open Day on Wednesday 27 March 2019.

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