Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) and other courses in Anthropology at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Anthropology courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology 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 | £24000 | £24500 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £19500 - £30500 | £23500 - £39500 |
All History and Archaeology courses of The University of Manchester
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 | £23516 | £21086 | £25186 |
25-75 percentile range | £20611 - £27195 | £15914 - £26736 | £19208 - £32667 |
All History and Archaeology courses in the UK
Course Description
Anthropology provides archaeologists with the frameworks to understand living societies, their artefacts and built environments.
The two disciplines complement each other well, bridging the study of past and present humanity.
You will develop an understanding of archaeological and anthropological theory, method and interpretation while learning the critical skills needed to explore the regional and global diversity of the material record and social and cultural life, using comparative, cross-cultural and cross-temporal methods.
In Anthropology, you will be particularly encouraged to use your knowledge of cultural diversity to challenge established assumptions embedded within the cultural systems, as well as within 'western' knowledge, practices and theoretical paradigms.
In Archaeology, you will develop a critical understanding of the place and importance of archaeology and material heritage in contemporary society, including the issues and controversies that they provoke.
Most importantly, this course trains you to think both anthropologically and archaeologically.
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 Archaeology courses of The University of Manchester
Current jobs
All courses of The University of Manchester
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Anthropology courses of The University of Manchester
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) at The University of Manchester
21% | Teaching Professionals |
12% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
9% | Sales occupations |
7% | Media Professionals |
6% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Legal professionals |
4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
3% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
All Anthropology courses of The University of Manchester
Qualification requirements
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and an EAP score of A overall with listening, reading, writing and speaking grade B . Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in xx are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and an EAP score of A overall with listening, reading, writing and speaking grade B . Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 70 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component. |
Costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #6
- #7
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #26
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #41
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #48
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 39 university rankings of The University of Manchester
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Archaeology with Study Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 100% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | 123 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Culture, Heritage and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | - | - | £6120 £6120 | £6540 £6960 | - | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology BA (Hons) | The University of York | 86% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 154 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 90% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16700 | 101 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 91% | 0% | 20% | £9250 £6120 | £13980 £6960 | 139 | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
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 |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023