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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V400

Archaeology

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Archaeology at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Archaeology is the gateway to our past. By studying material remains throughout history, we can explore what it means to be human. We cover the whole of the human past, from ancient DNA to recording historic buildings, modern innovations in digital heritage and so much more. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Practice
Prehistoric Archaeology
Classical and Roman Archaeology
Medieval and Historical Archaeology
Archaeological Excavation Methods
Artefact Analysis and Conservation
Digital Heritage and Recording Techniques
Dissertation in Archaeology
UCAS Code:V400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£25,000
3 years£15,500£19,500£24,500
5 years£20,000£24,500£28,500

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
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

55%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
35%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
90%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

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

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
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