Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions
Email:ug-ad@exeter.ac.uk
Phone:03005556060
University of Exeter
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Exeter
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Archaeological Science
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Course summary
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Unique course which provides training in the theory and practice of archaeological scientific methods to investigate the past
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Fieldwork opportunities in the UK or abroad
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Gain insight into the nuts and bolts of scientific approaches, their contexts of application, their strengths and limitations
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Learn how to interpret and critique datasets using both published datasets and those you will produce yourself over the course of your studies
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Exeter is unique in its setting, surrounded by some of the country’s richest archaeological sites. We also have outstanding on-site facilities for practical work and research, including a variety of laboratories, and an extensive reference collection.
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To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Modules
Course Modules
For a full list of modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- F420
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- F420
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB-ABB
Excluding General Studies.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherABBBB-AABBB
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 24 Merit: 21
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBC-BBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30-32
Applicants will be considered with IB 32-30 or 655 or 555 in three Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
English language requirements
GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Contextual admissions
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Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year 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.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 3
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
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