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Archaeology and Heritage BA at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Archaeology and Heritage BA builds understanding of the diverse societies of the past through the material objects and texts they left behind, with practical skills and a long-term perspective on human, animal and material worlds.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology and Ancient History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You study the archaeological past from the origins of the human species to the 20th century, learning the aims and methods of archaeology along the way.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A/AS-levels: BBB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted. EPQ with A-Levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B. Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 24 at Distinction. International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points. BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM. T Levels: Merit. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): V410.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time

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