Overview

Archaeology with Foundation Year course from 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, 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:

Breaking Boundaries of Knowledge

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Crossing Borders: Studying in SSHP

Learning through the Global City

Key information

Duration

Full-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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PTE Academic

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 128 other Bachelors in Ancient History 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

UCAS Tariff Points: 64

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

Applicants for admission to degree programmes must be at least 18 years old.

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Tuition Fees

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22540 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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