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Archaeology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Explore the world of Archaeology at Newcastle University, on the doorstep of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall

We make full use of our unique location by providing a range of fieldwork and field trip opportunities.

Our Archaeology degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK)

On our programme you'll:

gain a thorough understanding of archaeology, from prehistory to the recent past
explore how archaeology has changed our understanding of the past
learn specialist analytical techniques
focus on specific cultures or global regions
You’ll also have the freedom to shape your own Archaeology journey. You can choose to graduate with one of the following:

BA in Archaeology
BSc in Archaeology (subject to choosing Archaeological Science modules)
There's no need to select a particular route before you start. As you progress through your degree you’ll choose from a range of modules and tailor your options to suit your interests.

Based alongside Historians and Classicists, we also have interdisciplinary modules on offer that allow you to explore the intersections between archaeology and other fields of study.

With cutting edge laboratory facilities, an on-campus museum and plenty of fieldwork opportunities (in the UK and abroad) we ensure you develop essential practical skills as well as those of a researcher, preparing you for various careers, including those in the heritage sector and beyond.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 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:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
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:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB

General Studies accepted. If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. Your project can be in any topic.

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

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in archaeology.

Scottish Higher
BBBBB

Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

Three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

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

English language requirements

English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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.

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