Bioarchaeology attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds, but typically appeals to students who have a good grounding in the sciences, and also have an interest in using those skills to answer questions about people in the past. If you've always loved history but have a particular aptitude for biology or chemistry, or you're a history buff who likes working in the lab as well, Bioarchaeology might be for you. This is a relatively new degree course, growing rapidly in popularity as the biosciences bring more exciting discoveries to archaeology.  We encourage this development through the use of 'formative' assessments: practices that take place ahead of your formal 'summative' assessments, and which ensure that you are developing the necessary skills and understanding to progress.  We provide detailed feedback on all assessment, and one-on-one sessions with markers allow you to make sure that you are clear on what you need to do in order to improve your work. Students with a BSc in Archaeology can, of course, enter a variety of heritage professions, such as museums and galleries, experimental labs, or archaeological units. In addition, many of our students go on to provide archaeological expertise to local authorities and heritage bodies.