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

UK

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What will I learn?

This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to work as a part of a professional team to excavate, survey, study, manage and conserve historic sites and finds. Working alongside the expert staff at Archaeology South-East (ASE) in a stimulating and innovative environment you will be at the forefront of new archaeological discovery, engaging with the public to promote an understanding of the historic environment.This programme provides a foundation in theoretical archaeological approaches, practical methods and major issues in world prehistory. Throughout the degree you will be able to select optional modules that provide an in-depth study of particular geographical regions, time periods and archaeological materials.Optional modules will help you develop practical skills in a range of areas, from topographical surveying to archaeological photography. There are archaeology optional modules that run on a biennial basis and range from Roman Art and Architecture to Pottery Analysis from Geoarchaeology to Zooarchaeology from Amazonia or the Aztecs to Stonehenge, China and Early Islamic Archaeology.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Archaeology

Study options

Full Time (4 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 (4 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 4.Contextual offer informationGradesBBC 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 4.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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