Anthropology and Archaeology BA (Hons)
University of Winchester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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By combining disciplines, the BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology encourages you to think about the nature of humanity from the perspectives of biology, culture and objects. The Archaeology part of the programme will cover methods, archaeology of prehistoric and historic period societies and material culture. The Anthropology part of the programme will cover both methods and practice in cultural and biological anthropology.This programme includes the opportunity for practical Fieldwork, ...Read more

By combining disciplines, the BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology encourages you to think about the nature of humanity from the perspectives of biology, culture and objects. The Archaeology part of the programme will cover methods, archaeology of prehistoric and historic period societies and material culture. The Anthropology part of the programme will cover both methods and practice in cultural and biological anthropology.This programme includes the opportunity for practical Fieldwork, Study Visits as well as modules such as World Prehistory and Anthropology of Art and Visual Culture.Our campus is friendly and compact with a community feel, offering first-class, sustainable facilities for learning and teaching.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
84/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
103rd
Anthropology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Anthropology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Anthropology graduate salary
£20,000
Archaeology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Archaeology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Archaeology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Daisy
29 Oct 24

I am having the best time at Winchester uni...Read more

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Natalie
03 Mar 23

Such a pretty campus and city, the unis small so classes are small and the engagement with lecturers is reliable. Student support have been there anytime I need over the last 3..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Archaeology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
51%
Classical Studies
43%
English Literature
25%
Archaeology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Latest reviews

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Daisy
29 Oct 24
Archaeology BA (Hons)
I am having the best time at Winchester uni....
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Natalie
03 Mar 23
History and Archaeology BA (Hons)
Such a pretty campus and city, the unis small so classes are small and the engagement with lecturers is reliable. Student support have been there anytime I need over the last 3...
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University of Winchester
University of Winchester , Hampshire

The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 180-year history of academic excellence....

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University of Winchester
Sparkford Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4NR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Winchester  0.4 miles away

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