Archaeology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

<strong>Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.</strong> <br/><br/>Explore the past and prepare for your future with a BA (Hons) Archaeology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Study archaeology across a range of time periods and places, whilst developing the practical skills and critical thinking needed to work in todays professional archaeology and heritage sectors.<br/><br/>Based in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll learn in one of the UK’s most historically rich locations. From prehistoric artefacts to 20th-century sites, you’ll explore the full scope of human history through theory and hands-on experience.<br/><br/>Youll gain in-depth knowledge of how archaeological evidence is discovered, analysed, and interpreted, and understand the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in working with the past.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Study archaeology across multiple historical periods and global locations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Analyse evidence using lab techniques, excavation, and remote surveys.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn how archaeological research contributes to understanding todays world.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Train with industry-standard methods that reflect professional standards set by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Delve into deep research and become an expert in your chosen topic in your final year.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Whats more, youll have the opportunity to spend up to eight weeks of active fieldwork at our field school Culver Archaeological Project in East Sussex.<br/><br/>This fully-funded trip will allow you to put knowledge into practice as you gain first-hand excavation experience, setting you up for graduate roles in the heritage sector and beyond.<br/><br/>Our Archaeology single honours degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.<br/><br/>CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.<br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.<br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at CCCU this September.