BSc (Hons) Archaeology at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Combine fieldwork, discovery and real-world experience to build skills for a career in archaeology. Accreditations: Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), in partnership with University Archaeology UK.

Department: Life, Environmental & Forensic Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time with an optional 5-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Introduction to Archaeology and Anthropology, Scientific Research Skills, The Human Past, Practical Archaeology, Material Worlds, Debates in Archaeology and Anthropology. Year 2: Artefact Studies, Archaeological Field Skills, Research Skills, with options such as Becoming Human, Environmental Archaeology and Applied Geophysical Survey. Final year: Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates gain field skills plus transferable skills applicable to roles in other sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in either reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time with an optional 5-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week pla

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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