Archaeology and History with Foundation Year (Hons) Lincoln Bishop University

Overview

The Archaeology and History with Foundation Year (Hons) at Lincoln Bishop University provides an integrated pathway for students to develop the essential academic skills required for degree-level study. This four-year programme blends the investigation of material remains with the critical study of historical documents, spanning from prehistory to the 21st century.

Why Archaeology and History with Foundation Year (Hons) at Lincoln Bishop University?

Students benefit from small class sizes and an intimate campus located in the heart of a city with a 2,000-year heritage. The university provides hands-on experience through an annual training and research excavation, alongside access to specialist archaeology equipment. Teaching is delivered by research-active staff who specialise in social, political, and cultural history, ensuring students gain diverse perspectives on the past.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 14380 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Academic Skills
• Critical Thinking and Engagement
• Working with Evidence
• Archaeology: Concepts and Methods
• Prehistoric Britain
• Roman Britain
• The Historian’s Craft
• Histories of Identity
• Living and Dying in Medieval Europe

Careers with Archaeology and History with Foundation Year (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for roles in commercial archaeology, including fieldwork and post-excavation analysis. The programme also supports careers in heritage management, museum curation, and education. Beyond the heritage sector, students develop transferable skills in data analysis and persuasive writing suitable for the civil service, journalism, publishing, and librarianship. History students are also guaranteed an interview for PGCE teaching programmes at the university.