Archaeology BA (Hons)
University College London
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In this programme some of the worlds leading researchers introduce essential archaeological concepts, issues, and analytical techniques. Through your selection of optional modules, field projects and dissertation topics you will also develop knowledge of particular chronological periods, geographical areas and specialist skills to support your own interests and development.Course overviewThe Archaeology BA and BSc share many of the same core modules in your first and second year. The routes ...Read more

In this programme some of the world's leading researchers introduce essential archaeological concepts, issues, and analytical techniques. Through your selection of optional modules, field projects and dissertation topics you will also develop knowledge of particular chronological periods, geographical areas and specialist skills to support your own interests and development.

Course overview

The Archaeology BA and BSc share many of the same core modules in your first and second year. The routes then differ in the focus of optional modules as you choose modules with a greater (BSc) or lesser (BA) concentration on the scientific analysis of findings.

The first year provides a grounding in archaeological concepts, practical methods in archaeology and an introduction to major issues in world prehistory.

The second and third years provide a more advanced understanding of archaeology and theoretical approaches, and allow you to develop your own specialised interests by choosing optional modules in particular subject areas.

In the third year you are given the chance to reflect critically on your fieldwork experience during the degree through a fieldwork portfolio, and write a 10,000-word dissertation on a detailed subject that you will choose, research and write up with the help of a supervisor.

Your learning

You will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, either field or laboratory-based. Full use is made of our extensive teaching and reference collections and close connections to the national museums and collections of London.

Assessment

Coursework, typically 1,500-2,500 word essays, is used to assess most modules. Most compulsory modules and some optional modules involve an examination element too. The completion of 70 days' fieldwork is a requirement for all students in archaeology.

Careers

Throughout the degree, which includes 70 days of fieldwork, students develop the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within teams as well as working independently in order to execute research. Students develop strong research and analytical skills and an appreciation of the importance of recovering primary data through practical experience.

Students learn to communicate effectively verbally, visually and in writing to diverse audiences and develop a sensitivity to different cultures. They also develop excellent transferrable skills providing the experience necessary to work both within the archaeology, heritage and museum sector and in numerous sectors outside of the discipline.

Our graduates go on to work in a diverse range of fields from archaeology (fieldwork, research and academia), heritage, museums, the UK civil service, politics, police, law, engineering, business - the possibilities are extremely wide and varied.

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9th
Forensic and Archaeological Sciences
Drop-out rate
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100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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80%
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Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
28 Oct 19

I couldn't hope for a better welcome, absolutely outstanding university in all aspects besides postgraduate accommodation. Fantastic course, staff, union and brilliant for..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 15

Love it! Lecturers are great, the accommodation is poor value but its London so i guess its the norm. All aspects are good with little complaints and the job prospects should be..Read more

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A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:12,P:3 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M1 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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No specific subjects.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

ABB at Advanced Highers (or AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher).

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units.

D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects.

A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades ABB.

Popular A-level subjects

Forensic and Archaeological Sciences

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

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English Literature
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Classical Studies
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Mathematics
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Archaeology
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£9,250 per year

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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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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£34,400 per year

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£34,400 per year

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£34400 Per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Oct 19
I couldn't hope for a better welcome, absolutely outstanding university in all aspects besides postgraduate accommodation. Fantastic course, staff, union and brilliant for...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 15
Archaeology BSc (Hons)
Love it! Lecturers are great, the accommodation is poor value but its London so i guess its the norm. All aspects are good with little complaints and the job prospects should be...
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