Archaeology (with Placement Year)

Our degree in archaeology integrates traditional archaeology with the practical application of scientific methods that are applied to today’s archaeology. it is a professionally-focused degree in archaeology with a strong fieldwork component and a focus on human osteology or the environment. your degree pathway in the second and final years will comprise a number of compulsory core modules that characterise this combination of archaeology and applied archaeological science. we offer a number of clear pathways, which will provide you with a specialism in, for example, prehistoric archaeology or in cultural resource management.

The placement year gives you the opportunity to gain real experience and professional training within your degree in order to kick-start your career. it is unique and valued throughout the archaeological world.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Bradford archaeology graduates are highly sought after by employers. part of that is down to a national shortage of archaeologists but another part is that bradford has one of the world’s leading schools and a breadth of experience that spans over 40 years.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Bradford has partnerships with the following companies: