Overview

This two-year, part-time Undergraduate Certificate in Archaeology from the University of Oxford is designed for adult students with little or no previous experience of academic archaeology. This includes those who are new to archaeology and those who may have some practical experience, and/or have completed online or evening classes, but would now like to pursue a study-based subject qualification. We aim to demonstrate the development and richness of archaeology and introduce how archaeologists work today. We explore people and societies from the past using evidence from Britain, other parts of Europe, and the wider world. In addition to following the programme of taught seminars and practicals, you can specialise in a chosen area or theme by doing an extended project.

Key facts

The Tuesday evening classes and seminars, Saturday practical workshops and field trips, and fieldwork experience, are led by University teaching staff and professional archaeologists. The Certificate is awarded by Oxford University once the two years have been successfully completed.

We teach in smaller groups than many full-time degree courses. Tutors and students get to know each other and the atmosphere is informal, supportive and friendly. We get to know each student, and their aspirations and needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The birth of the discipline: key archaeologists
(Saturday) Field visit to White Horse Hill
Archaeological evidence
Archaeological method and theory
(Saturday) practical workshop on ancient metalwork and the PAS
(Rewley House or online) Tutorials on assignment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology View 166 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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110

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76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application:

a statement of 300 words outlining your previous experience of the subject (if any) and your reasons for wishing to enrol on the course. No need to submit any written work.
Proof of your English language ability if you are a non-native English-speaker

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6625 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3515 GBP / year

≈ 3515 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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