Archaeology with Portuguese BA (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Archaeology with Portuguese BA (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Iberian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24213 | £23133 | £27523 |
25-75 percentile range | £21658 - £27994 | £17823 - £29890 | £20524 - £36572 |
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Course Description
This course offers a Single Honours Archaeology degree programme with an additional Portuguese language qualification. Apart from progressively developing general and specific archaeological knowledge and skills, through excavation, fieldwork, overseas fieldtrips, laboratory and practical work, students on this course develop linguistic proficiency in Portuguese and analyse Lusophone cultures (literature, cinema, linguistics, art, history) in the broadest sense. No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required for entry, but evidence of linguistic ability is. The course includes a year of studying abroad at a Portuguese-speaking university and leads to a very versatile degree which opens the door to a wide range of international career options, both within and beyond the heritage and Portuguese language sectors.
World Class facilities
Students benefit from access to the internationally renowned 14CHRONO Centre for Radiocarbon Dating, the Centre for Archaeological Fieldwork, departmental collections and laboratories for study of artefacts, human, animal and plant remains and other scientific materials and instruments, including access to GIS, laser scanning and specialist teaching laboratories. The University’s McClay Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of resources on Irish, British, European and World Archaeology in Ireland and the UK, and provides state-of-the-art study facilities. The McClay Library also holds a wide collection of resources for the study of Portuguese and Lusophone cultures around the world.
Professional accreditation
This course includes a module pathway that is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK). Students on that pathway can become student members of CIfA, providing you with access to their e-learning modules, specialist professional networks and details of jobs in the profession. All students on this degree programme also automatically gain student membership with the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland, giving you access to further professional development resources and information of relevant job vacancies in the island of Ireland.
Year abroad
Between their second at third year of studying Archaeology with French at Queen’s, students on this degree programme spend a year abroad in a Lusophone country, studying Archaeology at one of Queen’s Portuguese-speaking partner institutions. At present this is normally the University of Coimbra, Portugal’s oldest university, located in the heart of the country, although other destinations may also be available.
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.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Archaeology with Portuguese BA (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Iberian Studies
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Applicants who have not taken Portuguese/Spanish beyond GCSE level may be eligible for the Beginners pathway, where evidence of linguistic ability is required, typically GCSE grade B in Portuguese/Spanish or, if not taken, grade B in a Modern European language.
Costs
Tuition Fees Archaeology with Portuguese BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
EU | £20800 | year 1 |
International | £20800 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
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)
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About Queen's University of Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.
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