Overview

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Archaeology program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, students should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of archaeological reasoning (the ability to analyze ancient material culture and archaeological contexts)

Demonstrate appropriate skills of archaeological exposition

Demonstrate proficiency in recovering and documenting a variety of forms of material culture and archaeological contexts

Demonstrate the ability to utilize both data sets and theoretical frameworks for interpreting and reconstructing long-term human history

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeological Field Methods

The Identification and Analysis of Historical Artifacts

Ancient Cities of the Americas

Prehistoric Art

Human Origins

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Archaeology View 97 other Bachelors in Archaeology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of Recommendation: This letter should come from a teacher who taught you in a core academic area, like English, math, science, social science, or world language.

Official Transcript and School Report: Ask your school to send us your official transcript by secure electronic delivery as well as an official school report.

College and University Courses: If you’ve taken courses for credit at a college or university, you are required to report them on your application and include the specific courses and grades in the UNC supplement, but you don’t need to send official transcripts when applying.

SAT or ACT Scores: Because of disruptions related to COVID-19, the UNC System has approved a waiver of the SAT or ACT requirement for candidates who are applying for fall 2022 admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

43152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43152 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43152 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7020 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chapel Hill

900 - 1400 USD /month

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