Archaeology with Study Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Learn how to investigate, interpret and present our human past through the study of artefacts, sites, landscapes and cultures. Our wide range of modules allows you to shape your own learning, focusing on the topics and periods that most interest you. At Reading, youll examine archaeological issues that are critical to our shared global future, such as:diets and healthclimate and environmental changeinequalitymigration and identity.By studying human development through the ages, you’ll ...Read more

Learn how to investigate, interpret and present our human past through the study of artefacts, sites, landscapes and cultures. Our wide range of modules allows you to shape your own learning, focusing on the topics and periods that most interest you. At Reading, you'll examine archaeological issues that are critical to our shared global future, such as:diets and healthclimate and environmental changeinequalitymigration and identity.By studying human development through the ages, you’ll understand how the critical issues of today have roots in the past and how previous cultures tackled comparable problems.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
36th
What students say
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Ben
22 Feb 24

The university has helped me all the way in terms of disability and how I tackle the work. I am always welcome to ask for help and I receive a lot of it when needed. The worst..Read more

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Darrah
29 Jan 23

The university is a very welcoming place. The archaeology department is like a very close kit family, where an open-door policy and support are unrivalled. The ability to explore..Read more

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BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D18M27 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2M2M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C). Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,250 per year

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£25,850 per year

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