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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: VF48

Archaeology & Palaeoecology and Geography

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£25,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Archaeology & Palaeoecology and Geography at Queen's University Belfast is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course offers a Joint Honours degree programme examining the human past and the diverse environments human societies inhabit. The combined disciplines of Archaeology-Palaeoecology and Geography progressively develop general and specific knowledge and skills, through the examination of a broad range of archaeological, environmental and geographical evidence, via excavation, overseas fieldtrips and practical work. The course will provide you with an opportunity to pursue your interests in any time period and across different environmental and geographical settings, including hands-on exp... International tuition fees are £25,300 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 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 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Quaternary Palaeoecology and Climate Change
Human Geography and Society
Geoarchaeology and Soil Analysis
GIS and Spatial Analysis
World Prehistory and Early Civilisations
Cultural Landscape and Heritage Management
Environmental Change and Human Adaptation
UCAS Code:VF48
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Normally including Geography. Applicants not offering A-level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at A-level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk). A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level normally including Geography. Applicants not offering Higher Level Geography will be considered on an individual basis and will be required to have another appropriate subject at Higher Level. Please contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice (admissions@qub.ac.uk).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£75,900

Home Student Fee

£4,750

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£30,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Archaeology & Palaeoecology and Geography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
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