Archaeology BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Archaeology BA (Hons) and other courses in Archaeology at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Archaeology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Archaeology courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Archaeology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21500 | £21500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £16000 - £25000 | £20000 - £32000 |
All History and Archaeology courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Salary of all UK Graduates of History and Archaeology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21916 | £19964 | £23779 |
25-75 percentile range | £20191 - £26326 | £15082 - £25373 | £18288 - £30854 |
All History and Archaeology courses in the UK
Course Description
Canterbury is one of the most significant historical and cultural centres in Britain. Our Canterbury Campus is itself situated in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching from the cathedral through the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey to St Martin’s Church.
Archaeology is both practical and academic and draws upon natural and social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Our expert staff will support and inspire you in your academic journey as we explore the past, from the earliest human origins through to the present day.
You’ll study the theories, methods and practice of archaeology, including laboratory analysis of artefacts and skeletal remains, survey, excavation and computing techniques, and contemporary debates in archaeological thought. Alongside modules focusing on archaeological theories, methods and practice, you can explore the prehistoric, classical, and medieval worlds.
We have a fully funded archaeological field-school in East Sussex, The Culver Archaeological Project. As a core part of the degree, you can take up to eight weeks of direct training on site and gain hands-on experience of all aspects of archaeological investigation. This on-going excavation has featured on the BBC’s 'Digging for Britain' and will give you a chance to be involved in shaping the interpretation of an exceptional Roman settlement.
Top reasons to study with us
- We have some remarkable archaeological exhibits and sites on our doorstep and in recent years have organised fieldtrips to Dover Bronze Age Boat exhibit, Bodiam Castle, Richborough Roman Fort, and Reculver Towers and Roman Fort.
- You’ll be encouraged to undertake work experience and volunteering positions. Students have worked with local heritage organisations, museums, and specialist groups, including English Heritage, Historic England and the Museum of London Archaeology.
- We are ranked 11th in the UK for student satisfaction with the quality of teaching in the subject area of Archaeology. Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2023
Professional accreditation
Our Archaeology single honours degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).
Specialist facilities
Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment and an excellent team of highly qualified technicians to support you.
Location
This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All History and Archaeology courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Archaeology courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Archaeology BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
5% | Health associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Archaeology BA (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16485
- postgraduates:
- 1720
- Total:
- 18205
Where is this programme taught
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Archaeology BA (Hons) | The University of York | 86% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 154 | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | - | - | £9250 | £23700 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology and History BA (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 69% | 2% | 0% | £9250 | £20800 | 138 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 100% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £22350 | 112 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology BSc (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 90% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16700 | 101 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Ancient History and Archaeology with Professional Placement BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 90% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | 125 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Classical and Archaeological Studies BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 85% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £18000 | 125 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |