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Archaeology and Ancient History at Cardiff University - UCAS

Cardiff University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)

Archaeology and Ancient History

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Course summary

In our interdisciplinary BA in Archaeology and Ancient History, you will study a wide range of societies and cultures in the ancient Mediterranean, Europe and the Near East, from the Bronze Age through to the Byzantine Empire, including Greeks, Romans, Persians, Egyptians, Etruscans, Celts and Carthaginians. By combining approaches from archaeology and ancient history, you will learn how to understand these societies from different perspectives, as well as acquiring practical skills such as archaeological excavation, surveying, illustration and public outreach. Our modules enable you to specialise in the periods or cultures that interest you most, or to explore themes such as gender, politics, warfare, religion, art and medicine. Our teaching is informed by the latest findings, and you will share in the process of discovery by participating in fieldwork and carrying out your own research project. You will acquire a wide array of academic and professional skills, including archaeological techniques, creativity and problem-solving, project design and management, and communicating in different media for diverse audiences, from the general public to specialists. You will be assessed through a varied range of exercises, including essays and reports, presentations, blogs and vlogs, creative writing and practical work, which enable you to play to your strengths and develop new ones. You will learn field skills through a four-week placement, typically on an archaeological excavation, and in the final year you will have the option of designing and carrying out your own public outreach or community action project. In the second-year independent study and final-year dissertation, you will explore topics of your choice, under the guidance of staff who are active researchers in the field. As a graduate in Archaeology and Ancient History, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence that you need to succeed in a range of careers, in the heritage sector or elsewhere. Distinctive Features of the Programme Interdisciplinary exploration – Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the regions, periods and themes that interest you, studying them from an historical as well as an archaeological perspective to give you a fuller picture of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern societies and their neighbours. Research-led teaching – Many of our modules reflect the specialist research interests of staff who are actively furthering our knowledge and understanding of the past. Placements – Four weeks of placement on an archaeological excavation or with a heritage organisation. Employability and enterprise – Develop your employability and enterprise skills through core and option modules that provide work placements and public engagement opportunities and teach you to present your ideas to different audiences and in different media. Study abroad – The option to extend to a four-year programme in which you’ll spend Year Three studying abroad at one of our partner institutions.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
VVC4
Institution code:
C15
Campus name:
Main Site - Cardiff
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.


English language requirements

All applicants are expected to have demonstrable English language skills. Most courses ask for GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent, but some courses ask for GCSE English grade B/6 or equivalent.

To find out more, please go to:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/undergraduate


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9000 Year 1
Channel Islands £9000 Year 1
EU £22700 Year 1
England £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 Year 1
International £22700 Year 1

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

Students from the UK and Islands: Fees stated are for the 2024/25 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase. Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme. Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel. Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland: If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national, unless you qualify for UK fee status, tuition fees for 2024/25 will be in line with the fees charged for international students. You can check whether you are eligible for UK (Home) fee status on the UKCISA website: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Wales-fee-status#layer-6099 Students from the rest of the world (international): Fees stated are for 2024/25 entry and are fixed for the duration of the programme, excluding Medicine and Dentistry programmes. Please note that during the pre-clinical element of Medicine and Dentistry programmes the fee rate will be fixed, after which the clinical fee rate will be charged. Further details are available on the university website at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/funding-and-fees Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme. Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.

Sponsorship information

Cardiff University has many scholarships on offer to our prospective students. Please see our website at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/funding/scholarships for further information.

Archaeology and Ancient History at Cardiff University - UCAS