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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV41

Heritage, Archaeology and History

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bangor University, the BA (Hons) Heritage, Archaeology and History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. At Bangor University, the sheer variety, preservation and chronological range of heritage, history and archaeology on your doorstep is second to none. On this Heritage, Archeology and History degree you’ll encounter evidence from the past first-hand, studying in a Grade I listed building, and on field trips and archival visits. Specialisms in Archaeology and Heritage cover: prehistoric landscape archaeology; the Bronze and Iron Ages; Celtic societies; early medieval sculpture, church archaeology; Viking-Age Iceland, Britain and Ireland; Medieval Wales and Ireland; Roman Britain; heritage, i... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Archaeology and Heritage
British Prehistory and Landscape Archaeology
Medieval Britain and Ireland
Roman Britain and the Classical World
Historical Research Methods and Archival Studies
Heritage Interpretation and Cultural Identity
Viking-Age Societies and Material Culture
Dissertation in Heritage
Archaeology and History
UCAS Code:VV41
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£25,000
3 years£16,000£19,500£23,500
5 years£18,500£23,000£27,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Bangor University

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