University of Exeter
Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons)
University of Exeter

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of Graduates in 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
Median salary £21500 £21000 £22500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24500 £17000 - £27500 £17500 - £33000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Archaeology courses of University of Exeter


Salary of all UK Graduates of Archaeology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21470 £22315 £26764
25-75 percentile range £18911 - £25711 £17073 - £28360 £20982 - £36083
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Archaeology courses in the UK

Course Description

The Ancient History and Archaeology programme combines two distinct but overlapping disciplines which use a range of different techniques and sources to examine the past. You will consider the main issues of Greek and Roman history, society and political life; and explore the ways in which Greeks and Romans thought about their own past. Your Ancient History modules will complement the Archaeological aspects of your studies, as you learn archaeological techniques, the chronology of archaeological periods and the main themes from early prehistory to the Middle Ages.

If you choose to study Ancient History and Archaeology, you will study 60 credits per year from the Ancient History programme (including the core modules Greek and Roman History) and 60 credits from Archaeology. For Ancient History, all texts are usually taught in translation, so you don’t have to study Latin or Greek language modules unless you choose to.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Ancient History and Archaeology, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Archaeology courses of University of Exeter

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All courses of University of Exeter

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Archaeology courses of University of Exeter

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) at University of Exeter

45% Natural and social science professionals
25% Elementary occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Librarians and Related Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Qualification requirements

Excluding General Studies

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. Please also see GCSE requirements

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Ancient History and Archaeology, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Ancient History and Archaeology 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
EU £20000 year 1
International £20000 year 1

Additional fee information

For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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 of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #6 
    • #34 
    Classics & Ancient History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #24 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #34 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 35 university rankings of University of Exeter

About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

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Student composition of University of Exeter

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:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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