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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV64
Social Anthropology and Archaeology
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Social Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Dig into every era of human cultural life, from the Palaeolithic to the present day. Study how archaeology and anthropology can enrich our understanding of the past, present and future, and how hands-on fieldwork can uncover the stories, cultures, and connections that shape our world. Why study this course? - Get stuck in with hands-on modules and gain valuable archaeological fieldwork and research experience, gaining critical and transferable skills that open up a broad range of career opportunities. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Archaeological Methods
Cultural Anthropology and Society
Prehistory and Early Human Development
Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Ethnography and Contemporary Cultures
Historical Archaeology and Material Culture
Theory in Anthropology and Archaeology
Dissertation in Social Anthropology and Archaeology
UCAS Code:LV64
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 3 A-levels required. General Studies accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of s
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £32,500 | £41,000 |
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▲ 33% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
75%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
80%Student voice
70%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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