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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F420

Archaeological Science

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,950Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Archaeological Science at University of Exeter. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Unique course which provides training in the theory and practice of archaeological scientific methods to investigate the past - Fieldwork opportunities in the UK or abroad - Gain insight into the nuts and bolts of scientific approaches, their contexts of application, their strengths and limitations - Learn how to interpret and critique datasets using both published datasets and those you will produce yourself over the course of your studies - Exeter is unique in its setting, surrounded by some of the country’s richest archaeological sites. We also have outstanding on-site faciliti... International tuition fees are £24,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Practice
Scientific Analysis of Archaeological Materials
Geoarchaeology and Environmental Reconstruction
Chronological Methods and Dating Techniques
Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Bioarchaeology and Skeletal Analysis
Archaeological Data Analysis and Interpretation
Specialised Techniques in Archaeological Science
UCAS Code:F420
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - ABB

Excluding General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

30 - 32 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 32-30 or 655 or 555 in three Higher Level subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,850

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 — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£36,000£38,000
3 years£26,000£31,000£38,000
5 years£32,000£40,000£49,000

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▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 60% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
30%Seeking Work
60%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.

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

University of Exeter · Undergraduate

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Archaeological Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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