BA Archaeology at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This single honours BA examines the human past from a humanities and social sciences perspective, with hands-on work with archaeological material and fieldwork. Modules cover world, European and Irish/British archaeology from human origins to modern times, practical archaeology and heritage practice.

Faculty: School of Natural and Built Environment | Department: Archaeology | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching uses excavation, fieldwork, overseas fieldtrips and laboratory work, with access to the 14CHRONO radiocarbon dating centre, the Centre for Community Archaeology and GIS and laser scanning facilities. A four-week field excavation module at Stage 1 is required. A module pathway is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and University Archaeology UK.

Career pathways

Graduates enter commercial archaeology, survey, heritage management and other careers within and beyond the heritage sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level: BBB; at most one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3. Access Course: average 65%. IB Diploma: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree. No specific subject requirements. HNC: 1 Distinction and remainder Merits; HND considered individually for Stage 1. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required; at least five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better expected. Selection is on the UCAS form; applicants are not normally interviewed. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

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 fee Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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