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Bachelor of Archaeology and History

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. 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

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Humanities and Communication
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship 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.