MSci Archaeology
About this course
MSci in Archaeology. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology and University Archaeology UK, the course includes hands-on fieldwork from the first year. Students complete annual placements in the UK or abroad, including a four-week placement on an archaeological research project, and in the fourth year undertake a major independent research project while transitioning to a supervisor role.
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Entry requirements
104-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 10%
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
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: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Archaeology of Britain
- History of Archaeological Thought
- Bones, Bodies and Burial
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Field Archaeology 1
- Field Archaeology 2
- Themes in British Archaeology 1
- Archaeological Materials
- Forensic Anthropology
- Hunter-gatherers: Past and Present
- Geomatics
- Archaeology and Anthropology of Animals
- The Archaeology of Death and the Dead Body
- World Archaeology and Art
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Dissertation
- Field Archaeology 3
- Themes in British Archaeology 2
- World Prehistory
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Geomatics
- Archaeology and Anthropology of Animals
- The Archaeology of Death and the Dead Body
- World Archaeology and Art
- Applied Forensic Anthropology: Taphonomy and Human Remains Recovery
- MSc Research Project
- Approaches to Archaeology
- Research Methods (Archaeology)
- Field and Lab 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Archaeology at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £27,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of MSci Archaeology at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Archaeology at University of Lancashire?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Archaeology at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is MSci Archaeology at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade.
How many students continue on MSci Archaeology at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.