BSc (Hons) Archaeology with Placement

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. 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.

For September 2024 entry this course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies.A-level and AS levels104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge CertificateWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Access to HE Diploma102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.BTEC NationalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffExtended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffCambridge International Pre-U Diploma104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.Cambridge TechnicalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffIntroductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Extended Project QualificationWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.International Baccalaureate Certificates104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates.International Baccalaureate (Diploma)An overall score of 28–31 points.Scottish Highers104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.Scottish Advanced Highers104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers