Archaeology

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Archaeology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Evidence shows there’s been a huge surge in demand for archaeologists in the UK following a sharp rise in infrastructure projects, so there’s never been a better time to study this degree at BU.

Why study BSc (Hons) Archaeology at BU?

  • Take the degree as a BSc or BA according to whether you prefer a scientific or arts-based route. Everyone studies the same first year so it’s easy to transfer from one to the other.

  • Combine academic study and practical experience and become highly skilled in all forms of landscape survey, remote sensing, excavation and recording.

  • Learn through expert-led lectures, seminars and an exciting range of relevant fieldwork opportunities all over the UK

  • Undertake a five-week or optional 30-week work placement, you may get to take part in excavations organised by our active team of archaeologists

  • Attend BU’s Field School, a large scale real site excavation where students have discovered significant finds that have changed the way we view the past

  • Within 15 months of completing their course, 80% of our graduates were in employment or further study. (source DiscoverUni 2023).
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2151 Conservation professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Archaeology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000