Archaeology Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Archaeology of Egypt and Sudan BA BA (Hons) University College London 84% 5% 5% £9250 £32100 174 London On campus Full-time
Archaeology BA (Hons) University College London 84% 5% 15% £9250 £32100 174 London On campus Full-time
Archaeology with a Placement Year BA (Hons) University College London 84% 5% 5% £9250 £32100 174 London On campus Full-time
Archaeology and Anthropology BA (Hons) University College London 84% 5% 5% £9250 £32100 163 London On campus Full-time
Archaeology with a Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons) University College London 84% 5% 5% £9250 £32100 174 London On campus Full-time
Archaeology BSc (Hons) University College London 84% 5% 0% £9250 £32100 188 London On campus Full-time
Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA (Hons) University College London 93% 1% 10% £9250 £32100 162 London On campus Full-time
Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London 76% 5% 5% - - 103 London On campus Full-time
Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) MSc Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5400 £9915 - London On campus Part-time
Classical Archaeology MA Birkbeck, University of London - - - £4905 £9015 - London On campus Part-time
Archaeological Practice MA Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9810 £18030 - London On campus Full-time
Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Ancient History and Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Archaeology BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - 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 Oct 10, 2023

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Archaeology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Archaeology at The University of Winchester

25% Process, plant and machine operatives
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Customer service occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

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