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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Archaeology course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Archaeology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| Geography | B |
| Biology | C |
| Mathematics | B |
| Economics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V400
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Archaeology course.
As an Archaeology student at Nottingham, you will:
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gain a critical understanding of archaeological methods and why they matter in today’s world
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explore the development of human societies, from ancient times to the modern day, spanning Britain, Europe, the Mediterranean and beyond
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develop practical skills that employers value – from analytical thinking and communication to teamwork and hands-on experience
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complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork, gaining real-world experience while balancing both theory and practice
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support your studies in our specialist teaching and research laboratories for archaeological science, with the opportunity to work with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre
Why choose this course?
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Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
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100% of students from the Department of Classics and Archaeology said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)
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Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience in archaeology – our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation
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Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus Museum of Archaeology
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Choose your own module path – from archaeological scientist to heritage research archaeologist, commercial archaeologist or a bit of everything
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Develop your creative and communication skills, with modules including Communicating the Past
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Collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘Silk Road’ module
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Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules
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Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities
You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.
Engaged Arts
All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.??
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Classics and Archaeology
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Archaeology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £26,800 per year (provisional) |
| International | £26,800 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Archaeology-BA-Hons-U6UARCHY.html
University of Nottingham student reviews
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1st year student
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Five stars: Excellent
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Nvr experienced it
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I definitely need to take loans
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Hard to fit in as an intl student
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Five stars: Excellent
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Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Nottingham students who took the Archaeology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
low
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
76%
low
Organisation and management
76%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
70%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
89%
med
Student voice
89%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
46%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£28.7k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Archaeology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Ranked 32nd in Europe and 16th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students.
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