Archaeology & Anthropology, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Three-year BSc (Hons) combining archaeology with cultural and biological anthropology at the Preston campus, taught through block learning by the School of Law and Policing. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and uses an archaeological science laboratory and geophysical and excavation equipment.

Faculty: School of Law and Policing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Human cultures from the present day back to the evolutionary origins of humanity. Modules include Discovering Archaeology, Bones, Bodies and Burials, Social Anthropology: Cultures and Contexts, Casework in Biological Anthropology, Our Origins, Professional Archaeology and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Contracting archaeological organisations and museums, conservation and heritage management, and public and not-for-profit sectors such as the civil service, local and central government, charities and universities; some graduates take research degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-120 UCAS Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-120 points from Higher Level Subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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