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Archaeological, Anthropological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)

Why BU?

  • Ideal location for study as Bournemouth is located within the most iconic archaeological landscapes of Britain
  • Substantial fieldwork including one-day visits to sites of significant archaeological interest and a 25-day (fully-funded) training excavation. The field school regularly attracts much media interest, featuring, in 2010 and now 2011, on the BBC’s highly acclaimed series ‘Digging for Britain’. Read the 2011 big dig diary on our blog site.
  • Gain work experience from a placement within a professional organisation in the UK or overseas
  • The opportunity to participate in staff research projects conducted on regional, national and international levels
Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

School:
School of Applied Sciences,

Duration:
3 years full-time with a 5-week placement (or 4 years with a 40-week placement); 6 years part-time

Delivery method:
Full-time, Part-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 300 tariff points, typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent.
For 2013 entry: 300 tariff points, including 100 from one required subject (e.g. B at A-Level). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
Further details about entry requirements

Required subjects:
You will be required to have at least one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Human Biology, Maths, Applied Science.

Recommended GCSEs:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including a Science, Maths and English or equivalent qualifications

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
VF44

Course reference:
BSAAFF

Related courses:
Forensic Science, Archaeology and Heritage, Biological Sciences

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