BA Archaeology and Geography
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What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 79 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 68%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 43%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Archaeology and Geography at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £53,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of BA Archaeology and Geography at University of Nottingham do next?
78% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Archaeology and Geography at University of Nottingham?
88% 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 Geography at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Archaeology and Geography at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Archaeology and Geography at University of Nottingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.