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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V402
Archaeology with Study Year Abroad
University of ReadingReading, England
4 yearsDuration
£25,850Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Archaeology with Study Year Abroad at University of Reading is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the material remains of past societies – from the first hominins millions of years ago to the modern day – and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas with our accredited BA Archaeology with Study Year Abroad degree. Learn how to investigate, interpret and present our human past through the study of artefacts, sites, landscapes and cultures. Our wide range of modules allows you to shape your own learning, focusing on the topics and periods that most interest you. International tuition fees are £25,850 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 95% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Prehistory and Early Human Societies
Classical Archaeology and the Ancient World
Artefact Analysis and Conservation
Landscape Archaeology and GIS
Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeology
Archaeological Theory and Practice
Museum Studies and Heritage Management
UCAS Code:V402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,850
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,400
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 Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
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
£23,000
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 £4,500 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
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
92%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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