BSc Archaeological Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, studying human societies from prehistory to the modern period. Core topics include research methods, fieldwork, project management, communication and writing, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The course includes four weeks of archaeological fieldwork and culminates in a final-year dissertation based on original research, with the option to undertake a professional industry placement instead. A four-year pathway with a full industry placement year is also available.
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Entry requirements
96-112 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 : CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. CCC is comparable to BCD in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC : MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate : To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level : Pass (C or above on the core) 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 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
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
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Librarians and Related Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- 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 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures
- Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts
- Archaeological Techniques: Principles and Practice
- Archaeological Resources and Skills
- Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-fieldwork Techniques
- Theory and Research in Archaeology
- GIS & Geomatics
- The Archaeology of Britain
- Death, Burials and Bioarchaeology
- Archaeology and Heritage: Process and Interpretation
- Archaeological Project Management and Fieldwork
- Extended Project or Placement
- Themes in European Prehistory
- Rites, Religions and Ritual
- The Archaeology of Conflict
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Archaeological Practice 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 £500 less than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of BSc Archaeological Practice 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 BSc Archaeological Practice at University of Winchester?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Archaeological Practice at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BSc Archaeological Practice at University of Winchester 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 BSc Archaeological Practice at University of Winchester?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.