Heritage past, present and future - sharing narratives and recognising identity to achieve cultural understanding.

The study of heritage is vital for understanding our sense of identity and place. Heritage has widespread meaning; past, present and future narratives are interwoven with both physical features (landscapes, buildings, structures, monuments and objects), and more intangible practices based on oral traditions and living memory that enliven and enrich cultural experience (stories, traditions, crafts, food, dance, music and poetry).

Our new BA (Hons) in Heritage and Archaeology draws on the University of Bradford's cutting-edge archaeological research, where we are driving an understanding of heritage, archaeology and wellbeing, as well using innovative technologies to contribute to our understanding of the past and its value today.

The programme will span local, regional and global heritage, investigating new methods, and the value of heritage and for contemporary society across many cultural contexts. The programme is at the forefront of initiatives that recognise the importance of heritage and culture to future social cohesion and economic success by building a meaningful understanding of our diverse pasts.

In addition to vocational skills, studying Heritage and Archaeology will give you a broad range of transferable skills including problem solving, team working, and independent research, preparing you for a wide variety of careers, future study and research. We have over 40 years of success in delivering placements and employment with a very wide range of commercial and public sector partners.

There is national and international demand for highly-trained heritage professionals. For instance, in the UK heritage professionals are in demand due to HS2 and the recent ‘new deal’ on infrastructure projects announced by Government to boost the economy post-COVID19. Internationally, heritage, and cultural resource management are growing sectors, particularly in the US and the developing world – notably in respect of GCRF development, particularly around climate change and palaeolandscapes.

The University of Bradford is a trusted brand in archaeology and heritage with our graduates in senior positions in the heritage sector, including:

Science Advisors with Historic England
Conservation and Scientific Research at The British Museum
Digital Documentation Manager with Historic Environment Scotland’s Conservation Directorate
Head of Archaeology at the National Trust and a senior heritage advisor with Natural England
Roles within Archaeology and Civil Engineering consultancies, as well as with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists