Archaeological Sciences Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

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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 £22282 £22563 £26078
25-75 percentile range £19551 - £25388 £18434 - £26392 £20547 - £30980
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
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 £21698 £20990 £24851
25-75 percentile range £19239 - £25904 £17002 - £25090 £20128 - £29712
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

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 Aug 27, 2024

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 Aug 27, 2024

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

15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10%
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Archaeological Sciences

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
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 £22282 15 months after graduation, £22563 3 years after graduation and £26078 5 years after graduation.

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