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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PV19

Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year (January entry)

University of Reading
Reading, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year (January entry) at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year course enables you to combine the study of museology with the excitement of archaeological discovery. This programme is designed for international students who want to study museum studies and archaeology at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications. For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/ba-museum-studies-and-archaeology-ifp-january International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £23,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a 87% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Practice
Museum Collections Management
Material Culture and Interpretation
Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Design
Archaeological Excavation and Survey Methods
Museum Heritage and Public Engagement
Global Archaeological Contexts
Conservation and Preservation Principles
UCAS Code:PV19
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000

Home Student Fee

£23,000

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-01 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

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Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Reading

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