Program Overview

Archaeology BA (Hons)

Overview

A degree in Archaeology allows you to explore the richness and diversity of the human past, while developing the skills that will help you to succeed in your future career.

Why You'll Love It

• Live and work in an historic environment
• Links with the archaeology and heritage sectors
• Research-led Teaching

Course Structure

• Foundation Year
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Modules

• Year 1
  • Global Perspectives in Archaeology
  • The Archaeology of Britain and Europe
  • Archaeology Field School
  • Living with the Past: An Introduction to Archaeological Heritage
• Year 2
  • Archaeology in Action
  • Living in past worlds: Relational approaches in Archaeology
  • Mortuary Archaeology
  • Work-Based Learning: Professional Practice in Archaeology
• Year 3
  • Archaeological Heritage and Public Archaeology
  • Advanced study in British and European Archaeology
  • Archaeology Dissertation
  • Bioarchaeology
  • Archaeology and the Anthropocene

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
  • UCAS points: 112
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Students
  • UCAS points: 72
  • GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
  • T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP

Fees and Funding

• Home Students
  • £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students
  • £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• You will be assessed in a variety of ways
• Study 3 – 6 modules per year
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Barry Taylor
• Professor Meggen Gondek
• Professor Howard Williams
• Dr Amy Gray Jones
• Dr Caroline Pudney
• Dr Morn Capper

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects
• Progression Options
• Careers Service

Related Courses

• History BA (Hons)
• Archaeology and History BA (Hons)