BA Archaeology and Anthropology
About this course
BA in Archaeology and Anthropology, an anthropology and archaeology degree examining human societies and cultural experience from early prehistory to the present day. Core topics include Fieldwork. Students must complete a minimum of four weeks of fieldwork, typically during the summer vacation after the first year, which can be conducted in field settings, laboratories, or museums. The first year covers foundational subjects through Introduction to world archaeology, Introduction to anthropological theory, Perspectives on human evolution, The nature of archaeological and anthropological enquiry, Practical classes, and Fieldwork.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 435 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 56%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to world archaeology
- Introduction to anthropological theory
- Perspectives on human evolution
- The nature of archaeological and anthropological enquiry
- Practical classes
- Fieldwork
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £67,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Oxford do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Oxford?
92% 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 Anthropology at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.