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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: F403

Archaeology with a Placement Year

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£36,500Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Archaeology with a Placement Year at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree offers all the flexibility of the Archaeology BA programme combined with the opportunity to work as a part of a professional team to excavate, survey, study, manage and conserve historic sites and finds. Working alongside the expert staff at Archaeology South-East (ASE), in a stimulating and innovative environment, you will be at the forefront of new archaeological discovery, engaging with the public to promote an understanding of the historic environment. Degree Benefits UCL is ranked the second best place to study archaeology in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2018. International tuition fees are £36,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Practice
Stratigraphic Excavation Methods
Artefact Analysis and Conservation
Landscape Archaeology and Survey
British Archaeological Heritage
Prehistory and Early Societies
Professional Placement Year
Archaeological Research Methods and Dissertation
UCAS Code:F403
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£146,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£32,000£38,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£23,000£30,500£41,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH07-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
18%Studying
8%Work & Study
2%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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