29th May 2005, 11:50 AM
Bit late but...
I also went to Bradford, although had little choice as no one else wanted me (A level results not so desirable). They took a chance on me because I had a bit of digging experience and was obviously keen to see it through and become a 'professional' archaeologist!
The town is horrible, however cheapest and best currys ever make up for it!
One of the best things about the course was the option to go on a placement year. I spent the whole year working for Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit (now Birmingham Archaeology) which gave me a solid grounding in commercial fieldwork and good links with a commercial unit.
Also got the opportunity to dig in the Shetland Isles which was truly amazing. Can still picture watching killer whales playing 'how high can you throw a seal' through an EDM! [xx(]
I also went to Bradford, although had little choice as no one else wanted me (A level results not so desirable). They took a chance on me because I had a bit of digging experience and was obviously keen to see it through and become a 'professional' archaeologist!
The town is horrible, however cheapest and best currys ever make up for it!
One of the best things about the course was the option to go on a placement year. I spent the whole year working for Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit (now Birmingham Archaeology) which gave me a solid grounding in commercial fieldwork and good links with a commercial unit.
Also got the opportunity to dig in the Shetland Isles which was truly amazing. Can still picture watching killer whales playing 'how high can you throw a seal' through an EDM! [xx(]