Archaeological Practice with Professional Placement

In this hands-on programme, you will use cutting-edge scientific techniques to explore the past.

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Degree

BSc (Hons) Archaeological Practice with Professional Placement

Degree Duration

4 years :

4 years degree

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Start Dates

September

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Degree Overview

You will go out into the field to work on sites of historic importance, as well as studying a wide range of themes from Prehistoric Europe to death and burial. Then you will make good use of your knowledge in a year-long placement within the industry and come away with a professional portfolio to impress future employers.

The department also has a commercial research consultancy (ARCA), where you can learn from highly-trained specialist staff. The consultancy offers valuable laboratory work experience – an opportunity to combine your academic expertise with delivering high-quality commercial solutions. During fieldwork in the UK and abroad you will use state of the art field equipment – including ground penetrating radar, magnetometers, magnetic susceptibility meters, differential GPS instruments and total stations. In addition, you will learn how to use industry standard computer software such as ArcGIS and Geoplot.

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Study Reasons

Spend a full year gaining invaluable experience on your industry placement

Fully equipped laboratories and training and opportunities

Graduate with your own professional portfolio to impress potential employers

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