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Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses BA History and Archaeology

BA History and Archaeology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,950
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Study world history to its full: explore vital topics such as gender, race and global imperialism, navigate diverse geographical regions, and traverse 1,500 years of history, from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the post-Communist era
Learn important techniques and skills archaeologists use to engage with the past. Tailor your degree to your areas of interest, such as exploring specific historical periods of cultures, or examining human bones and artefacts
Exeter is a city bursting with history and heritage that offers museums, art galleries and a wide range of historical architecture. The University Library has extensive historical holdings and collections
Our research centres, which cover areas including Medical History and Medieval Studies, are a focus for interdisciplinary research activity across the institution and have significant international reputations
The Student-Staff Liaison Committee provides an opportunity to communicate your views and influence, change and shape your degree. The student-run History Society organises guest speakers, trips and social events

Course Content
The History and Archaeology degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year.

Depending on your programme you can take up to 30 credits each year in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1

Compulsory modules
- Making History
- Themes in World Archaeology
- Essential Archaeological Methods
Year 2

Compulsory modules
- Archaeological Fieldwork Project
- Archaeological Fieldschool
Placements year (if taken)
- With Study Abroad
- With Employment Experience
- With Employment Experience Abroad
Final year

Compulsory modules
- Archaeological Dissertation
- General Third-Year Dissertation
Entry Requirement
For these we require minimum aggregate scores of 80%, or 70% for the West Bengal Board Standard XII. Other regional board standard XII exams can be considered on an individual basis, but we usually require an aggregate score of at least 85%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24950 per year

Career Prospect

You will be equipped with skills that are attractive to employers and relevant for a wide range of careers, including graduate-level roles in the heritage and arts sectors as well as other fields of work, including TV, education, retail management, recruitment, charities, finance and accounting, and journalism.

Example careers

Account Manager
Archivist
Business Analyst
Civil Servant
Digital Marketing and
Events Executive
Event Project Manager
Global Market
Researcher
Historian
Parliamentary Researcher
TV Researcher

Further study

A History degree may also lead to further study or research and recent graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses in:

MA Conflict, Security and Development
Graduate Diploma in Law
MA English Literary Studies
MA History
MSc International Management
PGCE

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA History and Archaeology at University of Exeter