BA (Hons) History and Archaeology at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Our committed team of expert historians and archaeologists are passionate about their subjects, which cover a broad range of past cultures and traditions. They will help you to mine the past seeking answers to pressing questions from the prehistoric to the modern period in Britain, mainland Europe, and beyond. This dynamic, multidisciplinary course encourages you to critically evaluate historical sources and archaeological information and assess their value to our understanding of the past.

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: Case Study in History, Global Histories, Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts, The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures. Year 2: History in Practice, Sources in History, Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-fieldwork Techniques. Year 3: Depth Study in History, The Archaeology of Conflict, Extended Independent Study, Optional Modules

Career pathways

Graduates have entered fulfilling historical and archaeological careers as teachers, in museums, heritage sites, archives and local authorities. However, the programme also provides a wide range of skills that are highly relevant to a number of other careers, such as conservation, education and the civil service. Our graduates are highly sought-after in commercial archaeology thanks to our emphasis on practical training and experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 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: CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) 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 ac.uk or calling +44 (0)1962 827023. UCAS course code FV41.

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/92516b5e-8810-77a4-1eb2-0307c49605df

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