Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years)
BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons) and other courses in at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All forensic and archaeological sciences courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates in forensic and archaeological sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £29000 | £24500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £33000 | £19500 - £29000 | £21000 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of forensic and archaeological sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20892 | £21810 | £24889 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18032 - £24163 | £17121 - £26249 | £19870 - £30751 |
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Course Description
This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to study abroad. The third year of the degree is spent at an approved partner university in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan or the United States.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years), BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons) at University College London
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for forensic and archaeological sciences
All forensic and archaeological sciences courses of University College London
Qualification requirements
No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units.
ABB at Advanced Highers (or AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher).
A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades ABB.
D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics required at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £28500 | year 1 |
| International | £28500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| 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, 2024
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 University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #3
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #4
- #4
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
Student composition of University College London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21430
- postgraduates:
- 19765
- Total:
- 41195
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Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 76% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14500 | 93 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Archaeology and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 91% | 0% | 50% | £9000 | £12360 | 139 | Inverness | On campus Full-time |
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Archaeology and History BA (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 69% | 2% | 0% | £9250 | £17400 | 142 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
