Program Overview
The Archaeology at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Archaeology of Britain
- History of Archaeological Thought
- Introduction to Archaeology
- Study Skills & IT for Archaeology
- Introduction to Osteology and Anthropology
- Archaeological Research & Study
- Archaeological Fieldwork I
- Thinking About the Past: Archaeological Theory
- Roman and Post Roman Britain
- Hunter Gatherers: Past and Present
- Life and Death in Medieval Britain
- Archaeology of the Modern World
- Archaeological Project
- Archaeological Fieldwork II
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Research Methods
- Approaches to Archaeology
- Archaeological Fieldwork III
- Research Project (triple module)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 104 points at A2; General Studies accepted
- BTEC Extended Diploma : Distinction, Merit, Merit
- BTEC Diploma : Distinction* Distinction
- Pass Access To HE with 104P
- International Baccalaureate Diploma : 26P
- IELTS : grade 6 with no subscore lower than 5.5
- 5 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
