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Foundation of Archaeology and History

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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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 (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

  1. 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
  2. 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

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Humanities and Communication
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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 4 years.