BSc (Hons) Archaeology with Placement in Dorset United Kingdom | Bournemouth University

Recent data indicates a significant increase in the need for archaeologists across the UK, driven by growing infrastructure developments, making this an ideal moment to pursue this program at BU. Choose between a BSc or BA pathway based on your preference for science or arts-focused studies, with all students sharing a common first-year curriculum that allows seamless transitions between tracks. Develop comprehensive expertise in landscape surveys, remote sensing, digs, and documentation through a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on practice. Benefit from instructional sessions led by specialists, interactive discussions, and diverse fieldwork options throughout the country. Participate in either a five-week or extended 30-week professional placement, potentially joining excavations conducted by our dynamic archaeology team. Experience BU's Field School, an extensive real-site dig where students have unearthed groundbreaking artifacts that reshape historical understanding. Within just over a year after graduation, 80% of our alumni secure employment or continue their education.