The Archaeology with Year Abroad BSc at the University of Leicester provides you with a comprehensive understanding of archaeological principles and professional practice, preparing you for a dynamic career in heritage and research. You will explore diverse archaeological periods and regions, from prehistoric Britain to the Roman Empire, developing critical analytical skills through hands-on experience. This degree is ideal for students passionate about uncovering the past and understanding how archaeological evidence shapes our knowledge of human history and societies, grounded in the expertise of a university with a renowned in-house archaeological unit.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate programme, studied on campus, immerses you in practical fieldwork and laboratory analysis from your first year, including a mandatory summer fieldschool. You will engage with core modules in professional archaeological practice and fieldwork, alongside specialist option modules in areas like archaeozoology, artefact analysis, and environmental archaeology. The inclusion of a year abroad offers invaluable international perspective, culminating in a dissertation project where you will conduct independent research, equipping you with a globally recognised qualification and the practical skills sought by employers in archaeology and related fields.