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Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: F411
Historical Archaeology
Durham UniversityDurham, England
3 yearsDuration
£29,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Historical Archaeology 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 Gain an understanding of the present by unlocking the past. This exciting BA Single Honours degree enables you to develop your passion for studying history in combination with archaeological training in historic-period material and visual culture, museum collections, buildings and landscapes and world heritage. With a particular focus on the archaeology of the last 600 years, this course offers a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and skills providing an opportunity across all three years to study a combination of modules in the Departments of Archaeology and H... 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 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course details
Why Durham University?
Facilities
Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:F411
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
70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
87%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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