Course Summary

This degree runs alongside the BA Archaeology, with a greater emphasis on scientific methods in archaeology, including laboratory-based research for the dissertation project. You'll enjoy hands-on experience of human history, with many chances to work directly with artefacts and take part in fieldwork: •minimum of four weeks' excavation fieldwork •artefact handling at the University-led Great North Museum •a wide range of field trips in our historically rich region You can choose to study the periods of history that interest you the most, from prehistory right up to the present day. Your studies include Britain and the rest of Europe. Later, we extend the geographical range of your studies to the rest of Europe.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 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: V401

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including a science subject at grade B or above. Critical Thinking A level is excluded.

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

To include 15 level 3 credits in a science subject. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in archaeology.

including three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level

Needs to contain science subjects. Considered on an individual basis.

to include a science subject.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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