Archaeology BSc (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Archaeology BSc (Hons) at The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Forensic and Archaeological Sciences.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH07
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Forensic and Archaeological Sciences 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £31000 | £21500 - £32000 | £25500 - £39500 |
All CAH07 courses of The University of York
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH07
| 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 |
All CAH07 courses in the UK
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Forensic and Archaeological Sciences courses of The University of York
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Archaeology BSc (Hons) at The University of York
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Archaeology BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £23700 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £23700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
V402
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About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
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Archaeology BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | 95% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £20450 £22700 | 130 | Cardiff |
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Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 94% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22600 | 137 | Nottingham |
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Archaeology BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford |
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Ancient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 88% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | 125 | Reading |
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History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 83% | 3% | 15% | £9250 | £16700 | 109 | Winchester |
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Culture, Heritage and Criminology BA (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | - | - | £6120 £6120 | £6540 £6960 | - | Inverness |
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