Overview

The Archaeological Sciences programme at University of Bradford gives you the practical, analytical and interpretative skills you need to apply a wide range of specialist approaches, preparing you not only for research in archaeological science but also to pursue career opportunities in all areas of mainstream archaeology.

You can use the course to obtain broad expertise in the field, or to specialise in areas such as:

Environmental Archaeology, covering environmental change, subsistence and health through studies of animal bones, plant remains and biomarkers in human and non-human hard tissue.

Landscape Archaeology, focusing on understanding and interpreting landscapes in the past using prospection methods, visualisation and GIS.

Chronology and Biomolecules, specialising in the use of physical, chemical and biomolecular methods to study and date both human remains and artefacts.

Career prospects

The course prepares students not only for research in archaeological science, but also furthers career prospects in mainstream archaeology or scientific analysis. The course is well-suited both to students who wish to use it as a foundation from which to commence research or as vocational training to enhance employment prospects in archaeology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeometry

Professional Development

Nature of Matter and Instrumental Analysis

Analysis of Human Remains

Plants and Animals in Past Societies

Archaeological Prospection and Visualisation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

A first degree in Archaeology or another relevant discipline, normally with a second-class degree or higher or equivalent for UK students
Admission will be judged on an individual basis of overseas students, at an equivalent level to UK entry requirements
For North American students normally a GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is required, or an equivalent
Admissions are made on the basis of demonstrated ability, qualifications, experience, references, and, occasionally, interviews. A completed application form, references, official transcripts, or a list of programmes/modules and grades/marks stamped by your undergraduate department or student registry are required of all applicants.

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Tuition Fees

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19500 GBP / year

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9940 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bradford

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713 - 1353 GBP / month

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Funding

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