The BSc in Archaeology with Forensic Science combines the study of two exciting scientifically related disciplines and allows you to develop skills in uncovering the detail of past events, particularly death and burial. This unique programme will provide you with a sound knowledge of archaeological periods and the techniques of forensic archaeology and anthropology, including the study of human remains. You will also gain an insight into the forensic techniques used in criminal cases. You will hear from a series of experts such as scenes of crime and police officers, lawyers and ballistics specialists to understand how modern forensics are used in the investigation and detection of crime. You don’t need an A level in Archaeology as our introductory modules will quickly bring you up to speed with the key topics and principles underpinning archaeological research. In addition to modules in your specialism, you will also be able to choose options from a wide range of archaeology modules or from another discipline such as criminal law or criminology. You will have the opportunity to take part in field work locally, elsewhere in the UK and further afield. Members of the department are involved in projects all over the world including North and South America, Asia and Europe. Field work opportunities for undergraduate students have included surveys and excavations of a late Saxon town and Norman castle in Oxfordshire, Bronze Age domestic settlements in Kazakhstan, a prehistoric Indian village in South Dakota and the prehistoric ritual landscape at Stonehenge.

Careers Our Archaeology graduates have an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students and graduates compete very successfully in the employment market. Six months after graduation 91.4%* of our Archaeology graduates are employed or in further study. The broad-based nature of Archaeology and the skills it provides give a strong grounding for a wide range of careers, not only those directly related to archaeology but also in fields such as education, heritage and business. Archaeology combines humanities and scientific disciplines providing good opportunities to develop the skills that are attractive to employers. Team work; problem solving; analysis; research; presentation and organisational skills are developed through a programme that is both practical and theoretical.