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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: V402

Archaeology

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Archaeology at University of Glasgow is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Archaeology is the study of how people in the past interacted with their world, through a detailed study of their objects, sites, monuments and landscapes. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? You will have the opportunity to gain practical fieldwork skills in the UK and abroad. Recent students have worked on excavation projects across Europe and the Near East, including the Baltic states, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, and on high-profile projects within Scotland. International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Introduction to Archaeological Theory
Prehistoric Britain and Europe
Classical and Roman Archaeology
Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeology
Archaeological Science and Dating Techniques
Landscape Archaeology and Survey Methods
Artefacts and Material Culture Analysis
UCAS Code:V402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£28,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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 Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£29,000£33,000
3 years£22,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£28,000£35,000£42,000

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 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 40% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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

40%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%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
93%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Glasgow

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

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#10UK Ranking
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