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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Anthropology courses of University of Exeter
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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £21000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £24000 | £18000 - £26000 | £19500 - £32000 |
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 | |
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Median salary | £23516 | £21703 | £25538 |
25-75 percentile range | £20611 - £27195 | £16439 - £27509 | £19951 - £33344 |
All Archaeology courses in the UK
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.
All Anthropology courses of University of Exeter
Current jobs
All courses of University of Exeter
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Anthropology courses of University of Exeter
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 |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
All Anthropology courses of University of Exeter
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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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
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
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- #8
- #9
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #8
- #44
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
List of 469 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Exeter - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
Where is this programme taught



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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.
- University of Exeter achieved the highest ranking for Archaeology. It is ranked #9 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Archaeology). See all subject rankings for University of Exeter.
- 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.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%