University of Exeter
Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons)
University of Exeter

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) and other courses in Anthropology at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in 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
Median salary £21000 £21000 £22500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £24000 £18000 - £26000 £19500 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Archaeology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23516 £21703 £25538
25-75 percentile range £20611 - £27195 £16439 - £27509 £19951 - £33344

Course Description

  • Combine two closely linked disciplines and study the common ground between them
  • Explore people and society in the past and present
  • Engage with archaeological and ethnographic studies of cultures around the world
  • Explore themes such as human evolution, art, gender, death and war
  • Spend at least four weeks working on an excavation, fieldwork or related practical work in the UK or abroad
  • To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

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

35% Elementary occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Caring personal services
10% Media Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Finance Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals

**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.

We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Archaeology and Anthropology, 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 and Anthropology 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 £23700 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:

VL46

University Rankings

#16
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Exeter

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different 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

    • #8 
    • #9 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #44 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

See all 36 university rankings of University of Exeter

About University of Exeter

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Student composition of University of Exeter

undergraduates:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
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Where is this programme taught

University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
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FAQ about Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) University of Exeter

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.

  • Elementary occupations (35%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Caring personal services (10%), Media Professionals (10%)

  • 25 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.

  • It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 157 which is higher than 68.29% of all Archaeology courses in the UK.