BSc Archaeological Science

at University of Exeter

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Practical Skills in Archaeology

• Archaeological and Forensic Science Practicals

• Themes in World Archaeology

• Essential Archaeological Methods

• Artefacts and Materials

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Archaeological Fieldwork Project

• Archaeological Fieldschool

• Discovering the Past with Molecular Science

Year 3

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Archaeological Science Dissertation

• Practicing Archaeological Science

A-Level    
 

• AAB-BBB    

• B in a Science subject

IB    
 

• 34/665-30/555    

• HL5 in a Science subject

BTEC    
 

• DDD-DDM    

• Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve B in a Science subject (GCE AL)

GCSE    
 

• C or 4    

• English Language

Access to HE    
 

• 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade    

• To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Science subject area.

Contextual Offer    
 

• "A-Level: BBB-BCC

• IB: 30/555-28/554

• BTEC: DDM-DMM"    

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer.

UK students
£9,250 per year

International students
£20,000 per year

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has over £2.5 million in scholarships available for students applying to study with us from September 2022 - including our Global Excellence Scholarships* for international fee paying students and financial support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.

The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers. Should you want to progress onto a career in the Archaeology, Heritage or Museum sectors, the Archaeological Science degree at Exeter will equip you with the skills which you will need to succeed. You will have the opportunity to progress to a wide range of careers in areas, such as archaeological research and consultancy, conservation, local government planning, commercial labs and units, education, business, finance and defence.