University of Southampton

Archaeology (BA)

University of SouthamptonAvenue, Southampton

Course overview

From the Aztecs and Mayans to Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire and the medieval world, you'll study the story of human activity and the origins of civilisation. A BA in archaeology explores how human societies came into being, how and why they changed over time, and the underlying reasons for human diversity today. Archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains.

Our archaeology bachelor degree teaches you transferable skills through exploring questions about people in the past and in the present. You'll learn in the laboratory, the library or in the field and develop the skills needed to explore contested narratives. You'll have the opportunity to experience fieldwork, including at least 3 weeks as part of an active research project.

This is usually done during the summer period, and may be in the UK or overseas, preparing you for a career as an archaeologist. BA Archaeology covers a wide range of world archaeology. You can study topics such as: excavation and f

Key highlights

  • Covers world archaeology from the Aztecs and Mayans to medieval Europe
  • At least three weeks of fieldwork on an active research project
  • Fieldwork placements may take place in the UK or overseas
  • Learning takes place in the laboratory, library and field
  • Develops transferable skills for exploring contested narratives about the past

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — BBB Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • A-level: BBC — with EPQ; and grade A in the EPQ
  • A-level: BCC — Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is: BCC from 3 A levels.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: BB — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Field archaeologist
  • Heritage consultant
  • Museum curator
  • Archaeological finds specialist
  • Heritage officer
  • Historic environment adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £25,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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