Archaeology, BSc (Hons)

Our Archaeology course is jointly accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and the University Archaeology UK group (UAUK). You'll experience hands-on fieldwork which draws on humanities, social sciences and core science - an ideal start to your career.

What youll do

• Youll have the flexibility to delve into the specialist areas that interest you most, with optional units in everything from cultural anthropology to human remains.
• We have an experienced team of research-active staff, with an excellent staff-student ratio – ensuring youll have plenty of personal support and attention.
• With the addition of a major research project, you can convert your degree to the four-year MSci qualification.

• Archaeology at UCLan is ranked top in the Northwest and 6th in the UK for student satisfaction, with 90% overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022).
• Spend 10 weeks in the field, working on real research excavations across the UK, making significant finds while developing both transferrable skills and knowledge.
• We have state-of-the-art facilities, including an on-campus training excavation site, archaeological science lab, soil flotation unit, dedicated human bone labs, 3D scanners and cutting-edge excavation equipment.

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.