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PostgraduateMA

Archaeology and Heritage

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,980Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Archaeology and Heritage at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA Archaeology and Heritage offers you hands-on training grounded in global case studies, rigorous methodologies and interdisciplinary theories. Delivered by leading researchers in archaeology and heritage, its teaching draws directly on ethical and inclusive research and work practices in archaeology and heritage studies. Why choose this course? - This course is ideal if you are fascinated by archaeology, heritage and people’s engagement with their past. International tuition fees are £22,980 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

*taught via evening seminars**
But there is also the opportunity to undertake archaeological fieldwork
Museum work placements or daytime intensive modules
For example exploring the presence of the Roman Empire in key London museums
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,980

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,980

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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 — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£40,000
3 years£14,500£23,500£26,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£34,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). 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
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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.

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Archaeology and Heritage as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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