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Bachelor of Archaeology and History
- Chester, 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: yes
- 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
- Qualification equivalent to UK A levels or the International Baccalaureate
- Typically 112 UCAS points (for example BCC-BBC) but varying by course
- Relevant work experience may be considered. Some courses add GCSE English and Maths
- Interview
- Portfolio or DBS checks.
Accepted academic background
School-leaving qualification equivalent to British A-levels or International Baccalaureate, Relevant work experience may be considered.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Academic Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
- arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,450 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £26,277 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Exton Park, Chester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities and Communication |
| Department | Humanities and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £15,450 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £26,277 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.

