BA (Hons) Archaeology with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
- Subject
- Humanities
- Duration
- 4 years (including foundation year)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £17,000 per year
- Intakes
- September 2027
Course overview
A four-year route that begins with a foundation year to build academic skills and subject knowledge, then continues into the full Archaeology degree. Archaeology across prehistoric, classical and medieval periods with fieldwork, artefact and human-remains analysis, and professional skills for the archaeology and heritage sectors. Careers: Commercial and field archaeology, heritage, museums and wider graduate roles.
What you will study
Foundation Year: The Power of Arts, Humanities and Education; The Fearless Learner; Canterbury in the World; The Big Question; Success Modules
Year 1: The Archaeological Apprentice; Prehistoric Worlds; Trojans to Romans; Medieval Matters; Success Modules
Year 2: Crafting the Past; Bodies of Evidence; The Field Archaeologist; Interdisciplinary Modules
Year 3: The Professional Archaeologist; Realising Research; Dig to Dialogue; A Future in Ruins?; Major Project: Archaeology
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
64 UCAS points: A Levels DDE, BTEC MPP, Access Pass 45 credits; May be asked to attend an interview
English language
IELTS 6 · PTE 59 · TOEFL iBT 60
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5
Scholarships for this course
International Student Scholarship
£1,500
Sport Scholarship
£500
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.