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Archaeology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

As an Archaeology student at Nottingham, you will:

  • gain a critical understanding of archaeological methods and why they matter in today’s world

  • explore the development of human societies, from ancient times to the modern day, spanning Britain, Europe, the Mediterranean and beyond

  • develop practical skills that employers value – from analytical thinking and communication to teamwork and hands-on experience

  • complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork, gaining real-world experience while balancing both theory and practice

  • support your studies in our specialist teaching and research laboratories for archaeological science, with the opportunity to work with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre

Why choose this course?

  1. Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

  2. 100% of students from the Department of Classics and Archaeology said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)

  3. Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience in archaeology – our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation

  4. Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus Museum of Archaeology

  5. Choose your own module path – from archaeological scientist to heritage research archaeologist, commercial archaeologist or a bit of everything

  6. Develop your creative and communication skills, with modules including Communicating the Past

  7. Collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘Silk Road’ module

  8. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules

  9. Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities

You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Engaged Arts

All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Archaeology-BA-Hons-U6UARCHY.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
V400
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
V400
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits

Scottish Higher - BBBBB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB and above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM

and A Level grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

and A Level grades BC.

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

including Scottish Highers BBBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

or 555 in 3 Higher Level Certificates

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall

University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options

Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the Foundation Year course for further information.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9790*Year 1
EU£26800*Year 1
England£9790*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790*Year 1
Scotland£9790*Year 1
Wales£9790*Year 1
Channel Islands£9790*Year 1
International£26800*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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