BSc Archaeology
Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 34 points BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AB at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level
About this course
BSc (Hons) Archaeology is an undergraduate degree within the forensic science domain focused on scientific methods in archaeological study. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. The first year covers foundational subjects through Prehistory to the Present, Artefacts and Materials, Archaeological Theory, and Introduction to Archaeological Science. The second year introduces analytical and practical subjects such as Post-Excavation, Interpreting Prehistory, Archaeobotany, and Computational Archaeology, alongside optional modules including Issues in Archaeology and Heritage. The final year concludes with a dissertation, supported by compulsory studies in Ancient DNA, Human Evolution, and Archaeology of Disease and Health.
Modules
- Prehistory to the Present
- Artefacts and Materials
- Archaeological Theory
- Introduction to Archaeological Science
- Discovering Archaeology
- Exploring Archaeology
- Post-Excavation
- Interpreting Prehistory
- Interpreting Historical Archaeology
- Archaeobotany
- Archaeogaming
- Artefact Analysis
- Biomolecular Archaeology
- Buildings History
- Computational Archaeology
- Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture
- Field Archaeology Survey Skills
- Human and Animal Bones
- Illustration
- Object Conservation
- Issues in Archaeology and Heritage
- Late Prehistory of Egypt and the Fertile Crescent
- Settlements and Society
- dissertation
- Ancient DNA
- Archaeology and Mythology of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean
- Archaeology of Disease and Health
- Death and Burial in Later Prehistory
- Historic Houses
- Human Evolution
- Hunter Gatherer Materials Worlds
- Plants and People
- Public Participation in Museums and Archaeology
- Rock Art Heritage
- Societal Collapse… and how to avoid it.
- The Archaeology of British Christianity
- The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland
- Viking-Age Scandinavia