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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V402
Archaeology with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Archaeology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 5th in the UK for student satisfaction in the subject area of Archaeology. (Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2026) Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. Explore the past and prepare for your future with a BA (Hons) Archaeology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Study archaeology across a range of time p... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, 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 95% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Skills in Archaeology
Introduction to Archaeological Theory
Prehistoric Archaeology and Early Societies
Historical Archaeology and Material Culture
Archaeological Methods and Fieldwork
Geoarchaeology and Scientific Analysis
Heritage Management and Cultural Resource Protection
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:V402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDE |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £26,000 | £32,000 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
56%Working
16%Studying
13%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
92%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
83%Student voice
95%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Canterbury Christ Church University
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