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Bachelor of Archaeology and History
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Carmarthen, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree in Archaeology and History with an integrated foundation year for students without the usual entry qualifications.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Archaeology and History. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.
Career outcomes
- Commercial archaeology (fieldwork and post-excavation)
- Education
- Museums
- Heritage
- Hospitality
- Trench supervisor on field school
Curriculum
- Four-year course. The integrated foundation year carries no credits and covers academic skills
- Introduction to higher education
- Critical thinking
- Working with evidence
- Data
- Big ideas
- And community and social purpose. Degree years then follow the Archaeology and History programme. Year 1 covers archaeological concepts and methods
- Prehistoric and Roman Britain
- Archaeological skills and the historian's craft.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Qualifications equivalent to two A-Level passes (including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate) or a recognised International Foundation Programme
- Course pages may add subject
- Interview or portfolio requirements. English: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each sub-test
- Unless the course page states otherwise.
Accepted academic background
This programme is available to Home and International applicants. A wide range of international qualifications equivalent to two A-Level passes (including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate) are recognised, A recognised International Foundation Programme is normally accepted
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20
- PTE Academic 59 in all four components
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component)
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements and available intake. Complete the undergraduate application through UCAS using the course details on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Carmarthen |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | History and Archaeology |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Full Time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
24 Nov 2026
10 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 24 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,600 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5), TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20, PTE Academic 59 in all four components, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component), IELTS 6.