BA Archaeology and History
About this course
BA (Hons) in History and Archaeology, combining the study of past societies with archaeological investigation. Core topics include Fieldwork, Historical Research, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Communication & Writing. The Archaeology Field School provides practical experience of excavation and post-excavation analysis, and a work placement module offers structured professional experience with an external employer.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC, the school requires one of the following subjects: A level History, or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law. IB: 28 points, including 5 in HL History or an alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology
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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: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Originating a Practitioner Project
- The Archaeology of Britain and Europe
- Global Histories: Defining Moments
- Archaeology Field School
- Living with the Past: An introduction to Archaeological Heritage
- Pre-Modern Movements: Crusades, Rebellions, Revolutions
- Modern Spaces: Cultures, Conflicts, Identities
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Living in past worlds: Relational approaches in Archaeology
- Mortuary Archaeology
- Fake History and Conspiracy Theories
- Challenging History
- Experiential Learning: Professional Practice in Archaeology
- Experiential Learning: Curious Chester
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Archaeology and Heritage Practice – Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Archaeology Dissertation
- History at the Cutting Edge
- Archaeology and the Anthropocene
- History Special Subject 1 - Presenting History
- History Dissertation
- Archaeological Heritage and Public Archaeology
- Advanced Study in British and European Archaeology
- Bioarchaeology
- History Special Subject 2 - Publicising History
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Archaeology and History at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Archaeology and History at University of Chester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Archaeology and History at University of Chester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Archaeology and History at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BA Archaeology and History at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Archaeology and History at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.