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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V400

Archaeology

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Archaeology at Newcastle University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree inspires you to explore the human past and the ways in which archaeologists investigate and interpret material remains from past cultures. You can choose to study the periods of history that interest you the most, from prehistory right up to the present day, in Britain and in the rest of Europe. You'll enjoy hands-on experience of human history, with many chances to work directly with artefacts and take part in fieldwork. 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 £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Practice
Prehistoric Europe
Roman Britain and the Empire
Medieval Archaeology
Excavation and Fieldwork Methods
Artefact Analysis and Conservation
Landscape Archaeology
Post-Medieval and Industrial Archaeology
UCAS Code:V400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

General Studies accepted. If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. Your project can be in any topic.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

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 — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£25,000£31,000£42,000

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
£25,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
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 data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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