Archaeology

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).