Archaeology and Geography BA

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LV74

Campuses

Nottingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,000 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Archaeology and Geography BA

About

Course overview

If you’re passionate about history and science and enjoy problem solving, studying Archaeology and Geography will give you the tools to both understand our world and shape its future. You will:

gain hands-on experience by completing an optional 10 days of archaeological fieldwork and by taking part in site visits, map-making and geographic analysis
explore the development of human societies across different time periods and regions
build practical skills in archaeological surveying and recording, cartography, statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and archival research methods
study a wide range of topics from both archaeology and geography, balancing theory with real-world practice

Why choose this course?

1. Top 20 for Archaeology and Forensic Science in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

2. 100% of students from the Department of Classics and Archaeology said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)

3. No previous experience of archaeology is needed

4. Gain practical and professional experience in our on-campus museum, including artefact-handling sessions

5. Choose your own module path – from archaeological science to heritage and culture, human or physical geography or a bit of everything

6. Develop your creative and communication skills with modules including ‘Communicating the Past’

7. Collaborate with international students in our tri-campus ‘Silk Road’ module

8. Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules

9. Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities

10. Support your studies in our specialist teaching and research laboratories for archaeological science, with the opportunity to work with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre

Engaged Arts

All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

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Your departments

Find out more about what it’s like to study in the Department of Classics and Archaeology.

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Disciplines

Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

IB score: 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certifcates IELTS:

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A level: ABB Required subjects:

GCSE

English grade 4 (C).

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
BTEC HND/HNC
BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades DDD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades DD plus A Level grade B
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades BB

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit.

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

English Program Requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Career

A degree in archaeology or geography can give you a wide range of transferable skills, including:

creativity
accuracy
research skills
communication (both oral and written)
data analysis
presentation
teamwork

Read our Classics and Archaeology student and alumni profiles for more about the range of skills you will gain, as well as the careers which our graduates go into.

You can learn more about subject-related careers opportunities from our Careers and Employability Services: