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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Heritage and Archaeology

University of York

(4.1)
169 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Heritage and Archaeology course at University of York.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Most popular A-levels studied

The Heritage and Archaeology course at University of York features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Archaeology
Heritage studies
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
English LiteratureB
GeographyB
Government and PoliticsB
BiologyB
SubjectGrade
HistoryA
Business StudiesA*
Classical CivilisationA
English LiteratureA
Government and PoliticsB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V405

Here's what University of York says about its Heritage and Archaeology course.

Discover why our past matters, and how we can protect it for the future.

Heritage is the legacies of past human activity. From buildings to cultural traditions, studying our heritage allows us to understand how we have defined ourselves throughout history.

BA Archaeology and Heritage explores the human past and understand why it's important to preserve our legacy. You'll learn to interpret our heritage, and how to communicate this to the public. Develop practical skills and engage with contemporary heritage discussions. You'll graduate with a sound understanding of how we can protect our heritage for the future.

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 so many opportunities to get involved. Join 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

• Heritage studies

Start date

October 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

University of York student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 169 reviews from University of York's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
35%
3 star
20%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
All reviews

Showing 165 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person

(3)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Fun night life but not many shops to go around

(3)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

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)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

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

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

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.

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of York

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Heritage and Archaeology course at University of York features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

History and archaeology
Archaeology

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

78%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

60%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

47%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

59%

low

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?

82%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

57%

low

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

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

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

The Heritage and Archaeology course at University of York features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Archaeology
Heritage studies
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female64%Male35%Other2%
Where students come from
International16%UK85%
Student performance
2:1 or above77%
Number of students200
Number of students15
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of York graduates who took Heritage and Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.

Archaeology

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

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 Heritage and Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.

History and archaeology

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 Heritage and Archaeology.

Source: LEO

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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