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Foundation of Archaeology and History
- Chester, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
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 (0): no
- 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
- School-leaving qualification equivalent to GCSEs
- 72 UCAS points (under 21) for the four-year degrees
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed case by case
- GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent on course pages.
Accepted academic background
School-leaving qualification equivalent to British GCSEs (international entry requirements page), GCSE Maths grade C/4 equivalent on course pages.
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Academic Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £11,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £22,077 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Exton Park, Chester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities and Communication |
| Department | Humanities and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| 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 4 years.
Tuition is £11,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £22,077 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.

