Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Archaeological, Geographical and Environmental Sciences use a wide variety of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of people and the myriad ways in which they shape and interact with natural and cultural environments, both in the present and in the past. This is also reflected in the research activities of our academic staff and the way in which research informs our teaching.
Archaeology is fundamental to our understanding of how we evolved and our communities developed, and how we study, preserve and interpret our past. At Bradford, our distinctive approach emphasises the integration of the natural and physical sciences in this enquiry. Throughout the courses, you will acquire skills that will be useful not only in Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science, but in whatever profession you choose to follow. Last year 90% of our graduates in Archaeological Sciences were either employed or were undertaking further study within six months of completing their studies.
Within Geography and Environmental Sciences, the courses aim to integrate discipline skills in geography, in particular the changing nature of the landscape and the environment and the physical processes that shape them with aspects of human geographical thought and perspectives. Central to these issues is the study of human impact both in the present and in the past and the impact of the environment on human development. Last year 94% of our graduates in Geography and Environmental Science were either employed or were undertaking further study within six months of completing their studies.
If you come to study with us you will join a community of about 230 undergraduates, 60 Masters and 50 Research students, over 30 academic staff, 11 contract and research staff, 5 technicians and 5 administrative support staff, which will give you the benefits of working in a closely knit academic environment. Within taught degree programmes (Undergraduate and Masters) you will study a variety of individual modules, which will link together to give you a broad overview of your chosen subject. You will be introduced to new concepts and approaches to apply to your field of interest and you will be able to carry out your own research project towards the end of your course.
Not sure what you want to specialise in? Feel variety is the spice of life? Modules taught in the Division of Archaeological, Geographical and Environmental Sciences can also be taken as part of the BA/BSc Combined Studies degree.