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BA Honours specialising in Archaeology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This honours degree comprises coursework, field and laboratory work and examinations, plus a 10,000-word research report based on field or collections-based research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 academic year  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Students attend departmental seminars and local conferences to present their research, conduct at least eight weeks of fieldwork, and demonstrate mastery of basic field techniques; a poster presentation of the research report is strongly recommended.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) with an average of at least 65% in Archaeology (or equivalent) at final-year level; candidates below 65%, or with a bachelor's degree from another institution, may need to sit an admissions examination.

Intake: 2027 academic year

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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