Archaeological, Anthropological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)

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Google Under-the-Earth: Seeing Beneath Stonehenge

Seeing Beneath Stonehenge is the first application of its kind to transport users around a virtual prehistoric landscape, exploring the magnificent and internationally important monument, Stonehenge. The application was developed by Bournemouth University archaeologists, using new field data gathered during their work with colleagues from the universities of Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol, Southampton and London as part of the Stonehenge Riverside Project.

Dr Miles Russel & 'The Seven Ages of Britain'

Dr Miles Russel has made a guest appearance on the Channel 4 television show 'The Seven Ages of Britain' which was aired on 5th March 2011.

Rome's lost Ninth Legion

Dr Miles Russel shares his expertise on the disappearance of Rome's Ninth Legion with the BBC.

Analysing evidence in murder case study

Forensic science students gather real life evidence in a unique crime scene investigation exercise.

Identifying the WWI dead in Fromelles

BU's Forensic Anthropologist, Stephany Leach has been working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Oxford Archaeology to excavate mass graves in Fromelles and identify the fallen.

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

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