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Social Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

Dig into every era of human cultural life, from the Palaeolithic to the present day. Study how archaeology and anthropology can enrich our understanding of the past, present and future, and how hands-on fieldwork can uncover the stories, cultures, and connections that shape our world. Why study this course?

  • Get stuck in with hands-on modules and gain valuable archaeological fieldwork and research experience, gaining critical and transferable skills that open up a broad range of career opportunities.
  • Study past and present cultures across the world, ranging from Europe to Africa, Asia and the Americas.
  • Discover remarkable archaeological sites such as the Athenian Acropolis in person with our study tour.
  • Enhance your professional development with our employability-focused modules and exciting work placement opportunities with prestigious organisations including Birmingham Museums and the National Trust.
Top 10 in the UK for Archaeology in the Complete University Guide 2025

Modules

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
LV64
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* 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

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Social Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Birmingham - UCAS