Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Archaeological Science (with Study Year Abroad) (F422)

The BSc Archaeological Science with Study Year abroad is one of the top scientific archaeology courses in the UK. BSc Archaeological Science differs from the BA Archaeology course as it concentrates much more on the scientific and forensic aspects of archaeology. In this course, students will gain a wide range of skills to assist them in the study of human bones (including osteology and palaeopathology), enabling them to learn more about past societies, diets and diseases.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a dedicated Field School during their course, providing them with direct hands-on experience in all aspects of an archaeological excavation. Put skills into practice, including excavation, surveying, GIS (geographical information systems) mapping, planning, and finds processing, and contribute to archaeological knowledge through Reading's discoveries.

In the third year, students will have the opportunity to continue their studies at one of Reading's overseas partner universities. They will help students decide where to go and for how long, guide them through the application process, and support them while they’re abroad. The Department of Archaeology has active links with universities in Europe and the USA, including Aarhus University (Denmark), the University of Florida (USA), the University of Malta, and the University of Torun (Poland).

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 75.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 88 (Min Listening: 7.0, Min Reading: 8.0, Min Speaking: 16.0, Min Writing: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 69 (Min Listening: 59, Min Reading: 59, Min Speaking: 59, Min Writing: 59)
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 31 (Min Listening: 2, Min Reading: 2, Min Speaking: 11, Min Writing: 11)
  • Min IELTS overall: 4 (Min Listening: 4, Min Reading: 4, Min Speaking: 4, Min Writing: 4)