Why study BA (Hons) Archaeology at BU?

  • Take the degree as a BA or BSc according to whether you prefer an arts-based or scientific route; everyone studies the same first year, so it’s easy to transfer from one to the other
  • Become a highly skilled practitioner experienced 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 graduating, 80% of students 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:

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

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 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.