Overview

Modules on the focus on the Archaeology - Palaeoecology (Hons) programme from the Queen's University Belfast different periods of World, European and Irish/British archaeology, from human origins to modern times and heritage. Queen's University Belfast is one of the best places to study Archaeology in the UK, scoring third place for student experience in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Career opportunities:

Studying for an Archaeology and Palaeoecology degree at Queen’s will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.

Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including Archaeology.

Although the majority of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in archaeology-related areas (town and country planning, environmental impact, Land and Property Services [formerly Ordnance Survey]) significant numbers develop careers in a wide range of other sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeological Excavation

Environmental Change: past, present and future

Ancient Humans and Landscapes

Thinking through Things Theorizing Global Archaeology

Palaeoenvironmental Techniques

Geoforensics

Digital Archaeology: Engagement and Interpretation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Archaeology Ancient History View 143 other Bachelors in Ancient History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65%. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Standard Level grade 4 would be acceptable in lieu of the GCSE requirement.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

20800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Belfast

Funding

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