BSc (Hons) Archaeology

The Archaeology BSc (Hons) course at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is designed for students who have an interest in the archaeology of Britain and the wider world. This course offers a perfect blend of practical field experience and traditional classroom learning, providing students with a broad range of archaeological techniques and approaches.Course Content: The course content covers several aspects of archaeology including the origins of humanity, the archaeological study of death and burial, landscape archaeology, urban archaeology, global historical archaeology, environmental archaeology, material culture, and various advanced modules. Students will also undertake a dissertation in their final year.Key Modules: Some key modules include Introduction to World Archaeology, Archaeology Field Practice, British Archaeology, Archaeological Research, Global Historical Archaeology, Death and Burial, Advanced Field Practice, and Dissertation in Archaeology.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), which is the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas. Future Careers: Graduates from this program find employment in heritage management, museums and tourism, or progress to post-graduate study. They find roles as excavation professionals, heritage consultants, museum assistants, local government officers, and as teachers of history and geography in secondary schools.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.