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Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VF14
Ancient History and Archaeology
Durham UniversityDurham, England
3 yearsDuration
£29,250Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Durham University, the BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Summary This Joint Honours degree enables you to combine Ancient History modules from the Department of Classics and Ancient History with those offered by the Department of Archaeology. The balance is broadly equal, but as you progress through your course you will have several opportunities to follow your particular interests in one or both areas. Studying on this course will allow you to fully explore the connections between archaeological discovery and historical context. International tuition fees are £29,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course Summary
Why Durham University?
Rankings
Top 100
Archaeology
Classics and Ancient History
UCAS Code:VF14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 665 in higher level subjects |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,250
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£87,750
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £32,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £40,500 | £55,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 56% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 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: CAH20-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
100%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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