Program Overview
The Archaeology at University of Leicester is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered Online. 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: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 2,915 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
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
- Archaeology of Standing Buildings
- Critical Approaches to the Archaeological Heritage
- Landscape Archaeology
- Managing Archaeological Practices
- The Archaeology of the Modern World
- Doing Historical Archaeology
- The Historical Archaeology of England (field-based)
- Classical Landscapes
- Encountering the Classical World (field-based)
- Households and Domesticity in the Ancient World
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Normally a 2:1 degree in Archaeology, Ancient History, Classical Studies, Anthropology or similar subject.
- Professional archaeological experience will also be considered.
- If you have a 2:1 in a different subject area we may ask you to take some of our undergraduate modules as a \xc2\x91bridging\xc2\x92 course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 2,915 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 2,915 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester 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 Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Leicester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months