Archaeology Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Birkbeck, University of London 78% 0% 10% £9250 £14560 99 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 78% 0% 10% £9250 £14560 99 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 78% 0% 0% £9250 £14560 88 London On campus Full-time
University College London 82% 6% 10% £9250 £28500 170 London On campus Full-time
University College London 83% 1% 10% £9250 £28500 151 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 76% 5% 16% £9250 £14560 91 London On campus Full-time
University College London 83% 1% 10% £9250 £28500 151 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 76% 5% 16% £9250 £14560 91 London On campus Full-time
University College London 85% 0% 10% £9250 £28500 175 London On campus Full-time
University College London 83% 1% 10% £9250 £28500 151 London On campus Full-time
University College London 83% 1% 2% £9250 £31200 132 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 78% 0% 0% £9250 £14560 88 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University - - - £6210 £10832 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9030 £16380 - London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 93% 0% 5% £5085 £5990 £10460 £11700 - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London 93% 0% 5% £9030 £16380 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 93% 0% 5% £9030 £16380 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 88% 0% 30% £6935 £10920 - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Archaeology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Archaeology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Specialisations within Archaeology

  • Prehistoric
  • Historic
  • Classical
  • Underwater

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Archaeology

  • Ability to work well with your hands
  • Knowledge of sociology and anthropology
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Persistence and determination
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Ability to work as a team and independently
  • Work methodically and accurately
  • Ability to retrieve information to produce written reports

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Archaeology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Grading Distribution

Students of Archaeology in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Archaeology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

Archaeology at Birkbeck, University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 93 out of 100 among 11 respondents.

The median salary of graduates of Archaeology was £20000 15 months after graduation, £19013 3 years after graduation and £22318 5 years after graduation.