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BA Archaeology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Combined
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work50%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (996 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
25%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Sales occupations
15%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (20601)
20601
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (50% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
74%
Assessment & Feedback
83%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
57%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
20%
160-175
5%
176-191
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
10%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (20601)

20601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
50%
Meaningful Role
50%
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