BA Archaeology and History at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Joint Honours degree examining the human past from a broad humanities perspective, drawing on both physical and textual evidence. Students can gain hands-on experience with archaeological material and fieldwork. The Archaeology pathway is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).

Department: School of Natural and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 2027/28 entry (UCAS) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to World Archaeology, Exploring History 1 and 2. Options include Europe in Prehistory, Themes in Historical Archaeology, Archaeological Excavation, Environmental Change: past, present and future, Revolutions, and History and Historians: Contested Pasts (20 credits each).

Career pathways

Careers in commercial archaeology, survey and heritage management, both within and beyond the heritage sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BBB. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H4H4 / H3H3H3H3H3. IB Diploma: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Access course: average 65%. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 Honours degree. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent. Typical offers are based on three A-levels; a maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts (Distinction* equated to A, Distinction to B). Applicants are not normally interviewed. Applications are made through UCAS. Applicants need a minimum of five GCSEs at C/4 or above including English Language (last year's profile). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate (annual), for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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