BSc Archaeological Practice
Entry requirements
96-112 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels : CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. CCC is comparable to BCD in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC : MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate : To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level : Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, studying human societies from prehistory to the modern period. Core topics include research methods, fieldwork, project management, communication and writing, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The course includes four weeks of archaeological fieldwork and culminates in a final-year dissertation based on original research, with the option to undertake a professional industry placement instead. A four-year pathway with a full industry placement year is also available.
Modules
- The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures
- Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts
- Archaeological Techniques: Principles and Practice
- Archaeological Resources and Skills
- Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-fieldwork Techniques
- Theory and Research in Archaeology
- GIS & Geomatics
- The Archaeology of Britain
- Death, Burials and Bioarchaeology
- Archaeology and Heritage: Process and Interpretation
- Archaeological Project Management and Fieldwork
- Extended Project or Placement
- Themes in European Prehistory
- Rites, Religions and Ritual
- The Archaeology of Conflict