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Fees and Funding
UK & EU Fee
£9,000 (2013/14)
Overseas Fee
£19,500 (2013/14)
General Funding Notes
Details about financial support are available at: www.ucl.ac.uk/study/ug-finance
Contacts
Admissions Tutor
Dr Bill Sillar
Admissions Administrator
Ms Charlotte Frearson
Email: ioa-ugadmissions@ucl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 1494
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Prospectus subject entries
Prospectus faculty entry
Archaeology and Anthropology BA
UCAS Code: FL46
The combined Archaeology and Anthropology BA develops an understanding of the relationship between archaeology and anthropology as subjects offering a uniquely broad perspective on human experience, past and present. It draws upon an unparalleled range of expertise in the analysis of social change, human evolution and material culture.
Entry Requirements
A Levels
| Grades | AAB |
|---|---|
| Subjects | No specific subjects. |
| AS Levels | A pass in a further subject at AS level or equivalent is required. |
| GCSEs | English Language and Mathematics at grade C. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs |
IB Diploma
| Points | 36 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. |
Other Qualifications
For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:
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International Qualifications
International Qualifications
In addition to A level and International Baccalaureate, UCL considers a wide range of international qualifications for entry to its undergraduate degree programmes.
University Preparatory Certificates
UCL offers intensive one-year foundation courses to prepare international students for a variety of degree programmes at UCL.
The University Preparatory Certificates (UPCs) are for international students of high academic potential who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degree programmes at UCL and other top UK universities.
For more information see our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/upc
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will also need to satisfy UCL's English Language Requirements. A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
Degree Summary
Degree Benefits
- This programme presents ample opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge and specialised skills in particular aspects of international archaeological and anthropological research.
- Our unique emphasis on modern material culture exposes unsuspected links between archaeology and anthropology, the deep past and the everyday present.
- UCL has the largest and most diverse archaeology department and the leading broad-based anthropology department in the UK, located next to each other in the heart of London.
- The opportunity to participate in staff lead research projects in many parts of the world, together with other field projects, thanks to UCL's fieldwork grants.
The degree is structured around a combination of core and optional courses. The core courses ensure that you will maintain a balanced training in archaeology and anthropology throughout the programme, while the options allow you to develop specialist skills in a particular region or area of analysis.
In the first year you will receive a solid grounding in the methods and theories of social and biological anthropology, material culture studies, and archaeology.
The second and third years provide a more advanced understanding of archaeology and anthropology and allow you to develop your own specialised interests through your optional course choices.
In the third year you are given the chance to reflect critically on your fieldwork experience during the degree through a fieldwork portfolio, and write a 10,000-word dissertation on a detailed subject that you will choose with the help of a supervisor.
Your Learning
You will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, either field or laboratory-based. Full use is made of our extensive teaching and reference collections and close connections to the national museums and collections of London.
Assessment
Coursework, typically 1,500-2,500-word essays, is used to assess most courses. Most compulsory courses and some optional courses involve an examination element too. The completion of 70 days' fieldwork is a requirement for all students in archaeology.
Degree Structure
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual courses, normally valued at 0.5 or 1.0 credits, adding up to a total of 4.0 credits for the year. Courses are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional courses varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 1.0 credit is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Year One
Year Two
Final Year
Further details available on degree page of subject website:
Your Career
At the end of the programme, you will possess invaluable transferable skills such as working as part of a team, analysing and interpreting complex data, organising your time and resources, and structuring and communicating your ideas verbally and in writing.
The extensive fieldwork component of the programme gives our graduates a real advantage in seeking a career in archaeology. This is evident by the numbers of graduates who gain employment with archaeological field units or pursue a further qualification in a specialised aspect of the discipline.
For others, an archaeology degree offers a strong foundation in law, business, the civil service, accountancy, teaching, film and a wide range of other fields.
Destinations
The first cohort of students admitted to this programme will graduate in 2012. First destinations of recent graduates (2009-2011) from the Archaeology BA include:
- Field Archaeologist, Museum of London (2011)
- Archaeologist, British Institute of Archaeology (2010)
- Full-time student, MA in Rome and its Neighbours at the University of Leicester (2010)
- Full-time student, MA in Principles of Conservation (Archaeology) at UCL (2009)
- Full-time student, MA in Museum Studies at UCL (2009)
Find out more about London graduates' careers by visiting the Careers Group (University of London) website:
Application
Your Application
We use predicted grades, references, previous academic records and the personal statement on your application to assess your suitability for the programme. You should demonstrate your interest in studying archaeology and explain the measures you have taken to sustain your interest in the past. Evidence of interests and activities beyond the school curriculum will also be of benefit.
How to Apply
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Selection
Unless living overseas, all applicants under consideration are invited to attend a short, informal interview at an applicant open day. The interview is used to assess your motivation to study the programme and your ability to formulate opinions on relevant topics.
Additionally, the open day allows you to meet tutors and current students, tour UCL and the institute, and find out more about the degree programmes, resources and facilities we offer. A telephone interview will be arranged for candidates resident overseas.
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