Archaeology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Archaeology BSc (Hons)
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?
• 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
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?
• 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).
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F400
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
104
120
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
Extended Project
104
120
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
104
120
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
104
120
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104
120
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
104
120
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
A level
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
104
120
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,635 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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