BA Anthropology and Archaeology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Anthropology and Archaeology, combining the study of human cultures with archaeological investigation. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The course includes a four-week archaeological fieldwork module, and the final-year extended independent study offers a choice between a 10,000-word dissertation or a placement with an external organisation.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 59%
- Student voice: 85%
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 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 58%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Being Human: Introduction to Social Anthropology
- Becoming Human: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures
- Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts
- Theory and Research in Anthropology
- Biological and Social Identities
- Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-Fieldwork Techniques
- Death, Burials and Bioarchaeology
- Exploring Art and Visual Culture
- Global Religions: Spaces and Places
- Extended Independent Study: Dissertation or Work Placement
- Migration and Movement in Anthropology
- Anthropology, Archaeology and Heritage: Communication and Interpretation
- Rites, Religions and Rituals
- Themes in European Prehistory
- Alternative Spiritualities: New and Indigenous Religions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Winchester do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Winchester?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Anthropology and Archaeology at University of Winchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.