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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LF64

Anthropology and Archaeology

Durham University
Durham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£28,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details The extensive overlap between Anthropology and Archaeology makes them ideal subjects for a Joint Honours degree. The degree combines modules from the BA/BSc Anthropology degrees and BA Archaeology, providing a comprehensive understanding of humanity both past and present. As a joint honours student you will receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of both anthropology and archaeology, as well as exploring the relationships between the disciplines. International tuition fees are £28,000 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 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Numerous areas that overlap with other subjects
Including culture
Environmental issues
Evolution
Genetics
Forensics
Literature
Health
Music
Politics
Primate behaviour
Religion
Reproduction
Skeletal anatomy and many others still
UCAS Code:LF64
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

665 in higher level subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£84,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£38,000
3 years£23,000£27,500£32,500
5 years£26,000£36,000£46,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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: CAH15-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Durham University

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