Overview

Archaeology (Part-time) course at Birkbeck, University of London develops the ability to understand how people lived, acted with their physical environment and thought in the past. The course includes a wide variety of options across a span of prehistoric, ancient and medieval periods, from Britain to the Near East.

You will learn the essential analytical techniques of archaeology to develop your understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in the interpretation of material remains. Practical archaeological experience is a key element of the degree, and includes learning through the resources of archives, collections and practice in the field.

Careers

Graduates can pursue careers in archaeology, conservation and education. This degree may also be useful in becoming an archaeologist, heritage manager, museum/gallery curator or higher education lecturer.

Graduates from this degree have gone on to work with Historic England, the National Trust, the British Museum, Museum of London, Cambridge Archaeological Unit and a host of schools and colleges. Other careers include work in UK Government Offices, publishing and journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaching the Past

Discovering Archaeology: From Field to Finds Room

Fieldschool: Buried Humanities

Fieldschool: Buried Humanities

Exploring the Past

Writing the Past: Dissertation

The Ancient World

The Archaeology of Greece and Rome

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology History Ancient History View 164 other Bachelors in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112

Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units.

Birkbeck's Certificate of Higher Education in Higher Education Introductory Studies and in History and Archaeology can lead to exemption from Year 1.

Tuition Fees

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16905 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7145 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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