Arqueologia BSc

What you will study

All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.

First-year

• Scientific Frameworks
• Themes in World Archaeology and Heritage
• Introduction to Archaeological Methods
• British Archaeology and Heritage
• Biological Anthropology: From Human Evolution to Forensic Anthropology
• Field Recording Skills

Second-year

Core

• Archaeological Practice
• Interpreting the Past
• Heritage Management with GIS

Option

• Understanding Artefacts
• Prehistoric Societies
• Celts, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
• Bioarchaeology: Humans, Plants and Animals

Third-year

• Study Abroad or Placement Year

Final year

Core

• Dissertation
• Current Research in Archaeological Sciences
• Archaeology and Heritage in Contemporary Society

Option

• Advanced Archaeological Practice
• Bones, Bodies and Burials
• Landscapes, Climate and Society

Learning and assessment

Stage 1 introduces you to a range of archaeological periods, regions and materials, and the development of archaeology as a discipline. Practical modules such as Introduction to Archaeological Methods and Field Recording Skills allow you to handle real archaeological materials and explore methods of field survey and the principles of stratigraphy. Through the Scientific Frameworks module, you are also introduced to the main scientific techniques used in modern archaeology.

O estágio 2 desenvolve seu pensamento crítico e oferece um elemento de opcionalidade em seus estudos. A participação no Trabalho de Campo Arqueológico é alocada por um CV e carta de inscrição e permite experiência em primeira mão de escavação e registro, permitindo que você tome suas próprias decisões sob supervisão. Entendendo Artefatos segue logicamente o estágio de escavação e demonstra os processos necessários para entender artefatos arqueológicos e como eles informam debates arqueológicos mais amplos. Gestão de Patrimônio com GIS segue a Arqueologia Britânica ao examinar o contexto legal e financeiro da disciplina.

Other optional modules complement the core modules examining ethical and scientific issues (Bioarchaeology: Humans, Plants and Animals) and cultural archaeology from the Palaeolithic to the Viking period (Prehistoric Societies; Celts, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings).

Stage 3 develops your critical thinking further, and allows greater self-learning through the Dissertation. Bones, Bodies and Burials builds on Biological Anthropology: From Human Evolution to Forensic Anthropology (stage 1) and Bioarchaeology: Humans, Plants and Animals and Interpreting Archaeology (stage 2) to permit the detailed study of human remains in their cultural context.

Assessment methods include:

• essays
• portfolios
• worksheets
• critiques
• laboratory reports
• group-work
• poster (in the placement year)
• oral presentations
• research designs
• reflective journals
• examinations

O desenho da pesquisa e a dissertação desenvolvem sua capacidade de realizar pesquisas independentes e planejá-las de forma eficaz.

A University of Bradford é homenageada com o Prêmio de Aniversário da Rainha por arqueologia excepcional

Recebemos o Prêmio do Aniversário da Rainha de 2021 para Educação Superior e Contínua por nosso trabalho de liderança mundial no desenvolvimento de tecnologia e técnicas arqueológicas e sua influência na prática, política e sociedade.

O prestigioso prêmio, que homenageia a excelência e a realização de classe mundial, é a mais alta forma de reconhecimento nacional que as instituições de ensino superior do Reino Unido podem alcançar. A Universidade foi homenageada por sua liderança e inovação no pioneirismo das técnicas, tecnologia e práticas de arqueologia no Reino Unido e no mundo.

Career prospects

Graduados em arqueologia de Bradford são muito procurados pelos empregadores. Parte disso se deve à escassez nacional de arqueólogos, mas outra parte é que Bradford tem uma das principais escolas do mundo e uma amplitude de experiência que abrange mais de 40 anos.

Quase metade dos nossos recém-formados ingressaram em carreiras relacionadas à arqueologia – uma das taxas mais altas do Reino Unido.

Former students have become field archaeologists, cultural resource managers, university lecturers and even accountants.

Other career opportunities include computing, management, or teaching, and many areas where employers are looking for transferable skills and an analytical mind.

Many graduates choose to continue their education and enrol on taught Master’s or research degrees.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.