BA History and Archaeology
Entry requirements
96-112 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on the UCAS website which may be of interest.
About this course
BA (Hons) in History and Archaeology, combining the study of past societies through both written and material evidence. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme requires four weeks of archaeological fieldwork and culminates in a choice between a History dissertation or an Extended Independent Study in Archaeology. Optional final-year modules cover areas such as religion, conflict, contested history, and heritage.
Modules
- Case Study in History
- Global Histories
- Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts
- The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures
- History in Practice
- Sources in History
- Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-fieldwork Techniques
- Theory and Research in Archaeology
- The Archaeology of Britain
- Depth Study in History
- The Archaeology of Conflict
- Extended Independent Study
- Rites, Religions and Ritual
- Comparative Study in History