ObjectivesBournemouth is ideally situated, with some of Britain's most iconic prehistoric and later sites within easy travelling distance. Students have the opportunity to gain high quality work experience during their degree with placements on archaeological excavations throughout the UK and abroad. Recent archaeology students have participated in projects as far afield as the USA, Greece and Russia.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements: For 2008/2009 entry: 160 points from 2 A Levels; 180 points from 3 A Levels For 2009/2010 entry: 180 - 200 points
Academic titleBSc Archaelogy and Prehistory
Course descriptionBSc Archaelogy and Prehistory
Programme
Year 1
* Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory
* Field Archaeology
* Themes in Contemporary Archaeology
* Exploring the Historic Environment Past and Present
* Science of Artefacts, Geofacts and Ecofacts
* Study, Communication and Research Skills for the Historic Environment
Year 2
* Bronze Age Britain
* Theory in Contemporary Archaeology
* Innovation, Production and Consumption
* Reconstruction of Environment and Economy
* Post Excavation: Data Analysis
* Research Methods and Project Management
* Applied Field Methods (5-week field-school)
* Advanced Archaeological Placement (5 weeks)
Year 3
* Personal Research Project
* Professional Studies
* Neolithic Britain and Ireland
* Iron Age Britain