Course Overview

Our course combines approaches from the humanities and sciences; whatever your background interests and experience, this subject can be for you.

The degree has been designed with the needs of modern students in mind, and content is continually reviewed to align with the current graduate employment landscape.

Our Archaeology single honors degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).

A degree in archaeology provides training in creative and critical thinking, analysis of complex datasets, and research and communication. The study and practice of archaeology also rely on excellent teamwork, management, and problem-solving skills. This opens many opportunities for employment and further study both within and outside of Archaeology.

As Kent’s only single-honors archaeology degree, we are the leading provider of archaeological training in the region and have strong connections with commercial archaeological units and heritage bodies. Our graduates have successfully gained employment in a wide range of professions, including commercial archaeology, local government, museums, education, and industry.

General Eligibility

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS: 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5