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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: V400

Archaeological Practice

University of Winchester
Winchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,700Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BSc (Hons) Archaeological Practice at University of Winchester. Based in Winchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Use our fully equipped laboratories and the latest industry-standard surveying equipment. - Take part in fieldwork projects in the UK and overseas. - Places emphasis on skills acquisition but within an academically rigorous environment. International tuition fees are £16,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Practice and Method
Fieldwork Techniques and Excavation
Archaeological Science and Analysis
Material Culture and Interpretation
Survey and Recording Technology
Archaeological Periods and Cultures
Finds Analysis and Conservation
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:V400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,100

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 Winchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£17,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£19,500£25,000£30,500

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 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
45%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
94%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
69%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£750scholarship value
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About University of Winchester

University of Winchester offers Archaeological Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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