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Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
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- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VQ48
Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations
Durham UniversityDurham, England
3 yearsDuration
£29,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations at Durham University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Details Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in an ancient civilisation? Are you fascinated by what the civilisations of the past can teach us about the present? This course gives you a good overview of the world of archaeology, but also allows you to focus in particular on the great ancient civilisations of Europe, the Near East and Asia, including Ancient Greece and Rome, Egypt, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course Details
Why Durham University?
Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:VQ48
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 and funding
📊 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 | £24,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £25,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £39,000 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
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: CAH20-01-03). 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
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
77%Learning resources
85%Student voice
79%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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