Archaeological, Anthropological & Forensic Sciences

This highly employable sciences degree bridges the gap between science and humanities, preparing you for a wide range of fascinating career opportunities in archaeology, anthropology, forensic investigation and other applied sciences.

Why study BSc (Hons) Archaeological, Anthropological & Forensic Sciences at BU?

• This highly employable sciences degree bridges the gap between science and humanities, preparing you for a wide range of fascinating career opportunities in archaeology, anthropology, forensic investigation and other applied sciences

• Receive theoretical and practical learning across the human investigative sciences of crime scene investigation, archaeological and anthropological theory and scientific problem solving

• Attend BU’s archaeological Field School to participate fully in a large-scale excavation, where our students have discovered significant finds, changing the way we view the past

• Build a strong portfolio of transferable skills and, in second and third year, select a combination of units of study based on your own personal interests and career ambitions.

• Undertake hands-on practical work in our state-of-the-art laboratories, all delivered by leading academics

• Complete a five-week or optional 30-week placement to apply skills developed as well as build a network of professional contacts and a strong CV, enhancing your career prospects. 80% of our graduates are either working or studying fifteen months after graduating (DiscoverUni 2023)

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) (formerly Institute of Field Archaeologists)