Archaeology Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Birkbeck, University of London 76% 0% 25% £9250 £14560 122 London On campus Full-time
University College London 84% 10% 10% £9250 £28500 165 London On campus Full-time
University College London 84% 10% 10% £9250 £28500 165 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 91% 5% 16% £9250 £14560 99 London On campus Full-time
University College London 84% 10% 10% £9250 £28500 165 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 91% 5% 16% £9250 £14560 99 London On campus Full-time
University College London 84% 10% 5% £9250 £28500 165 London On campus Full-time
University College London 84% 10% 10% £9250 £28500 165 London On campus Full-time
University College London 93% 3% 15% £9250 £31200 149 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 76% 0% 25% £9250 £14560 122 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 83% 10% 10% £9030 £16380 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9030 £16380 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £6935 £10920 - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9030 £16380 - London On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London - - - £5085 £5990 £10460 £11700 - London On campus Part-time
London Metropolitan University - - - £1035 £1805 - 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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation - BA (Hons) at University College London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 93 out of 100 among 10 respondents.