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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Archaeology course at University of York.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,900 per year |
| International | £26,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V400
Here's what University of York says about its Archaeology course.
Archaeology is the gateway to our past. By studying material remains throughout history, we can explore what it means to be human.
We cover the whole of the human past, from ancient DNA to recording historic buildings, modern innovations in digital heritage and so much more. Our courses will develop your skills in a broad range of archaeological methods across the arts and sciences, through a combination of hands-on learning and small group teaching.
Our department is world-renowned for the advanced study of archaeology. We’re friendly and welcoming, meaning you'll get to know your lecturers, and they'll get to know you. You'll have endless opportunities to get involved, from joining the Archaeology Society to working abroad on a research project. We have bespoke facilities on campus.
Source: University of York
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Archaeology
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Archaeology
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of York reviews
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1st year student
Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person
1 year ago
1st year student
Fun night life but not many shops to go around
1 year ago
1st year student
Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.
1 year ago
1st year student
Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 York 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
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
57%
low
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
71%
low
Student voice
71%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
54%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
55%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Archaeology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of York graduates who took Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
60%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
20%
Natural and social science professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£30.2k
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about University of York on The Student Room.
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