Study Archaeology - BA (Hons) at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Institute of Archaeology

Archaeology - BA (Hons)
UCL (University College London)

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

In this programme some of the world's leading researchers introduce archaeological concepts, issues, and analytical techniques. Through your selection of optional modules, field projects and dissertation topics you will also develop knowledge of particular chronological periods, geographical areas and specialist skills to support your own interests and development.The Archaeology BA and BSc share many of the same core modules in your first and second year. The routes then differ in the focus of optional modules as you choose modules with a greater (BSc) or lesser (BA) concentration on the scientific analysis of findings.The first year provides a grounding in archaeological concepts, practical methods in archaeology and an introduction to major issues in world prehistory.The second and third years provide a more advanced understanding of archaeology and theoretical approaches, and allow you to develop your own specialised interests by choosing optional modules in particular subject areas.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Archaeology

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£34,400.00 (US$ 44,425) per year
Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£36,500.00 (US$ 47,137) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Admissions,

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

GradesABBSubjectsNo specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.GCSEsEnglish Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.Contextual offer informationGradesCCC more about contextual offersSubjectsNo specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.GCSEsEnglish Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.Points34SubjectsA total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.Contextual offerPoints30 more about contextual offersSubjectsA total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.Level 2:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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