9th September 2010, 04:00 PM
Though I'd add my two-pence worth, as I was in the same position as you a few years ago, doing the same course. The department at Bradford, from what I remember, was pretty good about advertising placements, including a few paid ones. I found a three month placement with Birmingham Archaeology like that, and I think there's generally a twelve month MoD placement advertised each year. If you're looking for bone-type places, the BARC always offers a couple of semester-long placements, and there are usually post-excavation places related to the training digs.
The main thing is not to worry if you don't hear back from many places just yet. I had friends who were half-way through their first placements before they found their second (mostly due to laziness
), but they still made it through the year okay. The department staff were a big help to me, so make the most of them.
Good luck with your search! With how proactive you're being, you're bound to find something you'll enjoy.
The main thing is not to worry if you don't hear back from many places just yet. I had friends who were half-way through their first placements before they found their second (mostly due to laziness
), but they still made it through the year okay. The department staff were a big help to me, so make the most of them.Good luck with your search! With how proactive you're being, you're bound to find something you'll enjoy.