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Archaeology Bachelors & Masters in London
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 76% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £14560 | 122 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology of Egypt and Sudan BA BA (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £28500 | 165 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology BA (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £28500 | 165 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 91% | 5% | 16% | £9250 | £14560 | 99 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology with a Placement Year BA (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £28500 | 165 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Ancient History and Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 91% | 5% | 16% | £9250 | £14560 | 99 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £28500 | 165 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £28500 | 165 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA (Hons) | University College London | 93% | 3% | 15% | £9250 | £31200 | 149 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | 76% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £14560 | 122 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) MSc | Birkbeck, University of London | 83% | 10% | 10% | £9030 | £16380 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeology and Geography BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £14560 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Classical Archaeology MA | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £9030 | £16380 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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History and Archaeology BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £6935 | £10920 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Archaeology and Geography with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £14560 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Archaeological Practice MA | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £9030 | £16380 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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History of Art and/or Archaeology MA | SOAS, University of London | - | - | - | £5085 £5990 | £10460 £11700 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Culture, Heritage and Leisure Management MSc | 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.
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
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Archaeology.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Archaeology.
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.