Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.

It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.

Why study BSc (Hons) Archaeology at BU?

  • This degree course offers a large amount of option units so you are able to tailor your BSc to your interest, which may lead to either the scientific or or more arts-based route
  • 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. 

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditation

This course is among the first to receive joint accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas, and the University Archaeology UK group (UAUK).  Choosing an accredited degree is widely recognised as the first step on a career path leading to professional status. 

Key information

Next start date:

September 2024, September 2025

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time with a 5-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Accreditations:

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.

It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.

International entry requirements:

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in either reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent. For more information check out our International entry requirements.