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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V405

Heritage and Archaeology

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Heritage and Archaeology at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Discover why our past matters, and how we can protect it for the future. Heritage is the legacies of past human activity. From buildings to cultural traditions, studying our heritage allows us to understand how we have defined ourselves throughout history. 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 a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeology: Key Concepts and Methods
British Archaeological History
Cultural Heritage and Preservation
Excavation Techniques and Fieldwork
Material Culture and Artefact Analysis
Heritage Management and Conservation
Public Archaeology and Communication
Dissertation in Heritage and Archaeology
UCAS Code:V405
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

54%Working
17%Studying
13%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
58%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
84%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of York

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

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