Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons)
University College London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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

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This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to study abroad.In this programme some of the worlds leading researchers introduce 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.The third year ...Read more

This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to study abroad.In this programme some of the world's leading researchers introduce 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.The third year of the degree is spent at an approved partner university. In previous years students have spent the year studying in Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the USA.

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What students say
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

SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 15

Very interesting and beneficial, London is expensive but with much to do. Would like larger cafes and the support service is exceptional and personal. Don;t associate much with..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):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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.

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England

£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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Students from EU

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

£34,400 per year

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£34400 Per year

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SR
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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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SR
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26 Jan 15
Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA (Hons)
Very interesting and beneficial, London is expensive but with much to do. Would like larger cafes and the support service is exceptional and personal. Don;t associate much with...
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