Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in History and Archaeology at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History and Archaeology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History and 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 | £18000 | £17000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £11000 - £20000 | £14000 - £21000 | £16000 - £25500 |
All History and Archaeology courses of University of Wales
Salary of all UK Graduates of History and Archaeology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21916 | £19964 | £23779 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20191 - £26326 | £15082 - £25373 | £18288 - £30854 |
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Course Description
Archaeology at UWTSD Lampeter is one of the most dynamic, high profile, and research-intensive programmes.
Located in a beautiful landscape, Lampeter and the surrounding areas have a uniquely historic and archaeological character which students in this discipline get to enjoy.
We offer many opportunities for practical, on-site activity which is rooted in an exploration of this historic region, while also being global in our outlook.
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 Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Wales
| 35% | Other Health Professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Archaeology
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Costs
Tuition Fees Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £13500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £13500 | year 1 |
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:
January 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:
- Foundation
About University of Wales
The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.
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