BSc Archaeology & Anthropology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, combining archaeological and anthropological study of human cultures. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, with modules divided between archaeology and anthropology. An independent research dissertation in the final year consolidates primary research skills.
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Entry requirements
104-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 10%
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Archaeology of Britain
- History of Archaeological Thought
- Bones, Bodies and Burial
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Field Archaeology 1
- Thinking about the past: Archaeological Theory
- Field Archaeology 2
- Themes in British Archaeology 1
- Archaeological Materials
- World Prehistory
- Forensic Anthropology
- Geomatics
- Archaeology and Anthropology of Animals
- The Archaeology of Death and the Dead Body
- World Archaeology and Art
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Dissertation
- Field Archaeology 3
- Themes in British Archaeology 2
- World Prehistory
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Geomatics
- Archaeology and Anthropology of Animals
- The Archaeology of Death and the Dead Body
- World Archaeology and Art
- Applied Forensic Anthropology: Taphonomy and Human Remains Recovery
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Archaeology & Anthropology at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £27,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of BSc Archaeology & Anthropology at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Archaeology & Anthropology at University of Lancashire?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Archaeology & Anthropology at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Archaeology & Anthropology at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade.
How many students continue on BSc Archaeology & Anthropology at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.