BA History and Archaeology
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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

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3 Years

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OverviewStudy world history to its full: explore vital topics such as gender, race and global imperialism, navigate diverse geographical regions, and traverse 1,500 years of history, from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the post-Communist eraLearn important techniques and skills archaeologists use to engage with the past. Tailor your degree to your areas of interest, such as exploring specific historical periods of cultures, or examining human bones and artefactsExeter is a city ...Read more

Overview

  • Study world history to its full: explore vital topics such as gender, race and global imperialism, navigate diverse geographical regions, and traverse 1,500 years of history, from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the post-Communist era
  • Learn important techniques and skills archaeologists use to engage with the past. Tailor your degree to your areas of interest, such as exploring specific historical periods of cultures, or examining human bones and artefacts
  • Exeter is a city bursting with history and heritage that offers museums, art galleries and a wide range of historical architecture. The University Library has extensive historical holdings and collections
  • Our research centres, which cover areas including Medical History and Medieval Studies, are a focus for interdisciplinary research activity across the institution and have significant international reputations
  • The Student-Staff Liaison Committee provides an opportunity to communicate your views and influence, change and shape your degree. The student-run History Society organises guest speakers, trips and social events

Key stats

History
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Archaeology graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Archaeology graduate salary
£20,000
History
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK History graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Sadie
17 Feb 25

Great campus in a great location with nice lecturers and mostly friendly students. Some facilities could be improved or updated, bathroom access is sometimes a..Read more

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Hannah
27 Nov 24

Good..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665-655 in three Higher Level subjects.

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Popular A-level subjects

History

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

History
67%
English Literature
39%
Psychology
33%
Mathematics
19%
Government & Politics
16%
HESA
Archaeology

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

History
63%
English Literature
33%
Classical Studies
22%
Mathematics
19%
Biology
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£24,700 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.

£24,700 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Archaeology reviews

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Sadie
17 Feb 25
Archaeology with Employment Experience Abroad BA (Hons)
Great campus in a great location with nice lecturers and mostly friendly students. Some facilities could be improved or updated, bathroom access is sometimes a...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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