BA (Hons) Archaeology at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Winchester is home to experienced archaeologists who provide stimulating and engaging teaching materials. In a supportive environment, you learn key fieldwork techniques and undertake rigorous academic training. T o make sure you make the most of fieldwork, we have excellent field equipment, including ground penetrating radar, magnetometers, magnetic susceptibility meters, differential GPS instruments, total stations, and an X-ray fluorescence analyser.

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: The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures, Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts, Archaeological Techniques: Principles and Practice, Archaeological Resources and Skills. Year 2: Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-fieldwork Techniques, Theory and Research in Archaeology, The Archaeology of Britain, Optional Modules. Year 3: Extended Independent Study in Archaeology, Archaeology and Heritage: Process and Interpretation, Optional Modules

Career pathways

Studying Archaeology at the University of Winchester opens the door to a wide range of exciting and meaningful career opportunities. As a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, Winchester’s undergraduate degrees are designed to equip you with practical field skills, critical thinking abilities, and hands-on experience that employers value highly.

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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. 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 F400.

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/24294c4a-3b9f-b365-fd72-e69eeca9a64a

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