Archaeology and History is the perfect course combination if you find yourself fascinated by the human past and all its intrinsic diversity. On this degree course you will study the richness of our past and of our heritage, from the hunter-gatherers of Ice Age Europe right through to the inhabitants of early modern cities. The study of Archaeology and History is important because it helps us understand how past events and societies have shaped the world that we live in today. By learning about the struggles, innovations, and cultures of people from different times, you will gain a deeper perspective on current issues such as politics, identity, and justice, whilst uncovering physical traces of the past that will connect you to human stories that might otherwise be forgotten.
Whether you're analysing human remains and environmental samples in our on-site lab, recording artefacts in the Anna Sutton Annex, rooting through Cheshire archives, immersing yourself in state-of-the-art digital technology, handling objects at the Grosvenor Museum or getting your hands dirty during a dig, you will constantly find yourself bringing your studies to life.
From day one, you will discover what life was like for past societies and learn the techniques and approaches that we use to study them. You will study over a thousand years of local, national and international history, covering themes such as race, ethnicity, leisure, the landscape, war, conflict and social change. By challenging existing narratives about the past, you will think critically about how and why things have developed, and you will build exceptional employability skills.
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October 2026
Exton Park
University of Chester,
Parkgate Road,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH1 4BJ, Northern England, United Kingdom
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
International Baccalaureate - 28 points, including 5 in HL History or an alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology
Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study.
To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts: https://www.chester.ac.uk/international/countries
We may also consider appropriate work experience.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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