Archaeology BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Exeter, based in Devon, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £23,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - ABB.
A-Level Entry
BBB - ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
- Learn important techniques and skills archaeologists use to engage with the past.
- Fieldwork opportunities in the UK or abroad; recent examples include excavations of prehistoric settlements in Kazakhstan and environmental archaeology of the Amazon basin.
- Tailor your degree to your areas of interest, such as exploring specific historical periods of cultures, or examining human bones and artefacts.
- Exeter is unique in its setting, surrounded by some of the country’s richest archaeological sites. We also have outstanding on-site facilities for practical work and research, including a variety of laboratories, and an extensive reference collection.
- Professional placement available in the UK or abroad.
- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Devon
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Archaeology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £23,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ