Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year (January entry) BA (Hons)
University of Reading
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FEB-27

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Our BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year course enables you to combine the study of museology with the excitement of archaeological discovery.This programme is designed for international students. If you want to study museum studies and archaeology at a British university but dont have the correct qualifications, our four-year BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate museum studies ...Read more

Our BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year course enables you to combine the study of museology with the excitement of archaeological discovery.This programme is designed for international students. If you want to study museum studies and archaeology at a British university but dont have the correct qualifications, our four-year BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate museum studies and archaeology degree.You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BA Museum Studies and Archaeology degree, joining the Department of Archaeology. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.

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12th
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35th
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29 Jan 23

Best- the grounds and the library and teachers Worst- timetabling..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £5,760 for 2025/26 then rising to £9,535 per year for the standard duration of your bachelor's level study.

£25,250 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

New international students: £22,500 per year for 2025/26 then rising to £25,250 per year for the standard duration of your bachelor's level study. New international students: £22,500 per year for 2025/26 then rising to £25,250 per year for the standard duration of your bachelor's level study.

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