
Overview
Choose the BA Museum Studies and Archaeology degree at University of Reading
- The University is in the top 100 in the world for Archaeology (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2024, Archaeology. The University of Reading is ranked 51-100 in the world).
- Ranked 1st in the UK for environmental and ethical performance (People and Planet University League 2023/24)
- In 2023, the University of Reading was the first ever winner of the Times Higher Education (THE) award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership
- Ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of REF 2021)
- 100% of our research in History is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – History)
- The University of Reading scored 1st for teaching quality in Archaeology and Forensic Science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
- 97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 97.06% of responders from the Department of Archaeology)
- Overall, 96% of graduates from Archaeology are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. (Three-year average, based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2022-2024, Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2019/20-2021/22; includes Full-time, UK domiciled, first degree Archaeology responders).
- Our three on-site museums – including the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology – enable you to gain practical, hands-on experience.
At Reading, you will combine the study of museology with the excitement of archaeological discovery. You'll learn the core skills of curatorship: researching, analysing, cataloguing, interpreting and displaying museum objects, historic buildings and landscapes.
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Courses include:
- Archaeology and Heritage: Past, Present and Future
- Ancient Objects: Materials and Meanings
- Museum Learning and Engagement
Curatorship and Collections Management
- Early Empires: Mesopotamia, Egypt & Rome
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Campus Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Archaeology Museum Studies View 174 other Bachelors in Archaeology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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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General requirements
- Typical offer
BBB
- International Baccalaureate
30 points overall
- BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM
- Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
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
- Legal aid
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25850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25850 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9535 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Reading
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