Archaeology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Archaeology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Our BA in Archaeology brings together the sciences, social sciences and the humanities to understand people and place through the material traces left behind.
Build the knowledge and skills to investigate the past and connect it to the present. You’ll study the archaeology of Britain and the Mediterranean World, then shape your own path as you specialise in the places and periods - from the prehistoric to post-medieval - that matter to you.
You’ll learn through fieldwork, lab work and placements in the UK and overseas, developing practical skills in excavation, ana...
Our BA in Archaeology brings together the sciences, social sciences and the humanities to understand people and place through the material traces left behind.
Build the knowledge and skills to investigate the past and connect it to the present. You’ll study the archaeology of Britain and the Mediterranean World, then shape your own path as you specialise in the places and periods - from the prehistoric to post-medieval - that matter to you.
You’ll learn through fieldwork, lab work and placements in the UK and overseas, developing practical skills in excavation, analysis and interpretation. Alongside this, you'll plan and deliver your own research project, supported by our expert staff.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to analyse evidence with confidence, tell compelling stories about the past, and apply your skills in archaeology and beyond.
Distinctive features of the programme
Placements at home and abroad
Take part in placements in the UK and overseas. Build experience through excavations, museum projects and hands-on lab work.
Purpose-built laboratories
Gain access to our specialist labs and industry-standard digital illustration and photography facilities.
Fieldwork adventures
Step into the field and apply what you’ve learned. Build practical skills, explore new places and uncover the past.
Global Top 100
We’re ranked in the top 100 globally for archaeology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
Professionally accredited
Our degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK), so you graduate ready to take your next step.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A27-H56
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
B,C,C
T Level
Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
Extended Project
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31.0
29.0
31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales will be accepted in lieu of one A level at the A level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DMM
in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science, Computing, Humanities, or Social Science. We will consider BTECs in alternative subjects alongside other academic qualifications and any relevant work or volunteer experience.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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