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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV14

Archaeology and History

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,800Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Archaeology and History at University of Nottingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. From the first hunter-gatherers to the rise of modern societies, this Archaeology and History degree offers a unique blend of studying the past through not just texts and images but also material remains. You will explore the broadest range of periods through complementary disciplines. By combining the scientific study of material remains with historical research, writing and debate, you will cover the key ways in which we study the past. International tuition fees are £26,800 per year, 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 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Evolution and culture through the study of bones
and dive into personal histories via letters
Why choose this course?
Engaged Arts
UCAS Code:VV14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

International Baccalaureate

30 points

(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,400

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 Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£23,000£31,500
3 years£17,500£22,500£27,000
5 years£21,000£27,500£36,000

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
£22,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH20-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
12%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
64%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
93%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
88%
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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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Archaeology and History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#19UK Ranking
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