Archaeology, BSc (Hons)

This dynamic BSc in Archaeology integrates scientific laboratory disciplines with engaging fieldwork, offering a comprehensive overview of the field and thorough training in techniques such as DNA analysis, isotopic studies, GIS, geoarchaeology, and skeletal analysis. Students access state-of-the-art facilities and expert guidance, developing transferable skills in data management, critical thinking, and presentation. The program includes opportunities for professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and culminates in a research dissertation.Core modules in the first year, including Introduction to Archaeological Methods and Archaeology in Britain, build foundational knowledge through tutorials, practicals, and fieldwork. Assessment encompasses coursework, presentations, hands-on exercises, and the dissertation, which constitutes a third of final-year marks.