**evidence shows there’s been a huge surge in demand for archaeologists in the uk following a sharp rise in infrastructure projects, so there’s never been a better time to study this degree at bu.** **why study ba (hons) archaeology at bu?** - take the degree as a ba or bsc according to whether you prefer an arts-based or scientific route. everyone studies the same first year so it’s easy to transfer from one to the other - become a highly skilled practitioner experienced in all forms of landscape survey, remote sensing, excavation and recording - learn through expert-led lectures, seminars and an exciting range of relevant fieldwork opportunities all over the uk - undertake a five-week or optional 30-week work placement, you may get to take part in excavations organised by our active team of archaeologists - attend bu’s field school, a large-scale real site excavation where students have discovered significant finds that have changed the way we view the past - within 15 months of graduating, 80% of students were in employment or further study (source discoveruni 2023).