University of Central Lancashire

What you'll study

The curriculum combines excavation training and archaeological science. Students learn to dig on live sites from the first week, and work in specialised facilities such as an archaeological science laboratory (processing finds and soil flotation), dedicated human bone laboratories, an imaging suite with 3D scanners, a stable isotope preparation facility, TRACES facility and various analytical laboratories. The teaching collection includes one of the largest anthropological collections of human remains in the country.

Entry requirements

The source text does not list specific entry grades or qualifications. Prospective applicants should consult the university's official course entry page or admissions team for exact academic and other requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of roles within contracting archaeological organisations, museums, academia and related sectors. The course highlights that alumni have progressed into positions such as:

• Archaeologist
• Conservator
• Heritage manager
• Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer
• Museum education officer
• Museum/gallery curator or exhibitions officer
• Academic researcher or lecturer
• Archivist
• Cartographer
• Government social research officer or local government officer
• Records manager, social researcher or tourism officer

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not specify particular scholarships. Applicants should explore university-wide scholarships, research grants and external funding; the department's active research profile—over 60 academic papers, 15 books and more than £650,000 in research grants—may support postgraduate funding opportunities and project-specific bursaries.