BA Archaeology with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) Archaeology, studying human history from prehistoric to modern periods. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme includes a foundation year and eight weeks of fully funded fieldwork at the Culver Archaeological Project in East Sussex. A final-year Major Project dissertation allows independent research, and the course follows professional standards set by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Extra information We also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education. You may be asked to attend an interview.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 18%
- London: 16%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Power of Arts, Humanities and Education
- The Fearless Learner
- Canterbury in the World
- The Big Picture
- Success Modules
- The Archaeological Apprentice
- Prehistoric Worlds
- Trojans to Romans
- Medieval Matters
- Success Modules
- Crafting the Past
- Bodies of Evidence
- The Field Archaeologist
- Interdisciplinary modules
- The Professional Archaeologist
- Realising Research
- Dig to Dialogue
- A Future in Ruins?
- Major Project: Archaeology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Archaeology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of BA Archaeology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Archaeology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Archaeology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Archaeology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.