Overview

Practical experience is a key part of the Archaeology programme offered at the University of Leicester . You will participate in excavations and learn various fieldwork techniques throughout your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to interpret what you unearth.

Key facts

You will have the opportunity to gain experience with local heritage organisations, schools and our professional archaeological unit through Year 2 and 3 module placements, and our accredited internship programme.

You will have the chance to study a diverse range of topics during your time here. The academic staff have particular expertise in Roman archaeology, prehistory, historical archaeology, heritage, archaeological theory and archaeological sciences, as well as all aspects of Classical (Greek and Roman) history.

Careers and employability

Graduates from the Archaeology degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers including:

Bahrain National Museum

Royal Collection Trust

Council for British Archaeology

Teaching

Civil Service

University Of Leicester Archaeological Services

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Archaeology: The Essentials

Practical Aims and Methods in Archaeology

Thinking Through Things

Using Archaeological Evidence

Making Sense of the Past (Critical Thinking in Archaeology)

Debates in Archaeological Heritage

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, 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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120

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A/AS-levels: BBB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted.

EPQ with A-Levels: BBC at A-Level + EPQ at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which must be at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.

T Levels: Merit. All T Levels considered.

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world.

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Tuition Fees

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21950 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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