Course overview
Through archaeology, we are constantly making new discoveries that change our understanding of past human societies.
This course is designed for talented UK students with a curiosity for archaeology but whose personal circumstances make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult (see Personal Circumstances below for more information). This could be your opportunity to study your subject of choice at a top 20 UK university (Times Higher Education Rankings 2022).
Through a range of engaging modules spanning the arts and humanities, the foundation year gives you an opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital capability. Your foundation year tutors will support you in developing the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence for undergraduate study.
During the foundation year you will be a full member of the university, with all the opportunities this offers, including the same accommodation options as direct entry students.
Upon progressing from the foundation year to the three-year Archaeology BA you'll be able to select specialist modules such as human bones or medieval castles. You will also complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork. This includes taking part in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas.
Visit our Foundation Arts web pages to discover more about the foundation year.
What do past students say about the Arts Foundation Year?
Calvin, a past Arts Foundation Year student