Archaeological Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Archaeological Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons) University of Reading 84% 0% 5% £9250 £23700 117 Reading On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science with Employment Experience BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 90% 5% 0% £9250 £20000 166 Exeter On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science with Study Abroad BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 90% 5% 0% £9250 £20000 166 Exeter On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science BSc (Hons) University of Reading 84% 0% 10% £9250 £23700 117 Reading On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science BSc (Hons) University of Exeter 90% 5% 0% £9250 £20000 166 Exeter On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science with Study Year Abroad BSc (Hons) University of Reading 84% 0% 10% £9250 £23700 117 Reading On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science BSc (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands - 0% 15% £9000 £13620 - Inverness On campus Full-time
Archaeological Sciences MSc University of Bradford - 0% 15% £8784 £20885 - Bradford On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science MSc University of Oxford - 0% 15% - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science MSc Cardiff University - 0% 15% - - - Cardiff On campus Part-time
Bioarchaeological Science MSc University of Aberdeen - 0% 15% - - - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science MRes MSc (Res) The University of Nottingham - 0% 15% - - - Nottingham On campus Full-time
Archaeological Science MSc The University of Sheffield - 0% 15% - - - Sheffield On campus Part-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Archaeological Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21025 £22394 £25260
25-75 percentile range £18043 - £24555 £17766 - £26526 £20398 - £30716
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Archaeological Sciences courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20758 £20332 £24121
25-75 percentile range £18030 - £24465 £16274 - £24527 £19456 - £29234
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Archaeological Sciences

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Archaeological Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Archaeological Sciences

  • Archaeological Contractors
  • Independent Archaeological Consultants
  • Local Government
  • National Heritage Agencies
  • Private Museums and Charities
  • University Archaeology Departments
  • Rescue Archaeology Industry

Jobs of graduates of Archaeological Sciences (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Archaeological Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University

20% Administrative occupations
15% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Protective service occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Natural and social science professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Archaeological Sciences

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Archaeological Sciences, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Archaeological Sciences is the study of the scientific analysis of the material remains of past cultures. Includes an approach to reconstruct and understand the past. Also includes the application of physical, chemical and biological techniques to aid scientific, archaeological and geoarchaeological investigations.

The median salary of graduates of Archaeological Sciences was £21025 15 months after graduation, £22394 3 years after graduation and £25260 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Archaeological Sciences studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
  • Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Archaeological Science with Employment Experience - BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 90 out of 100 among 30 respondents.