BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Winchester

Programme overview

This course combines our broad approach to the discipline of anthropology with more in-depth study of archaeological approaches and time periods. You will learn from experts in the field with interests in diverse areas such as human osteology, art and cultural heritage, religion and ritual, migration and transnationalism, conflict archaeology, or funerary practice. The course draws on approaches in the humanities and the sciences to understand past cultures and their modern-day heritage.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Being Human: Introduction to Social Anthropology, Becoming Human: Introduction to Biological Anthropology, The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures, Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts. Year 2: Theory and Research in Anthropology, Biological and Social Identities, Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-Fieldwork Techniques. Year 3: Extended Independent Study: Dissertation or Work Placement, Migration and Movement in Anthropology, Anthropology, Archaeology and Heritage: Communication and Interpretation

Career pathways

Choosing to study Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Winchester can open up a wide range of exciting career possibilities that blend academic insight with practical skills. These programmes teach you how to interpret human behaviour, cultural diversity and the material traces of past societies, knowledge and skills that are valued by many employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. International Requirements If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following: IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT UCAS course code L6V4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/a30af9d7-677b-4a03-b6a9-6450d98dc7cd

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