BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Palaeoecology in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast | Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 23,100
(c. USD30,911.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

This program provides a Single Honours degree focused on studying human history through scientific methods, with hands-on opportunities to work with archaeological artifacts and participate in fieldwork.

Archaeology investigates diverse evidence of past human activity—from objects and structures to entire settlements and landscapes—to understand how civilizations evolved. The curriculum covers global, European, and Irish/British archaeology across various eras, from early human development to contemporary heritage studies. Queen's University Belfast ranks among the top UK institutions for Archaeology, placing third for student experience in the 2022 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and maintaining its top position for student satisfaction in the 2022 Complete University Guide.

Palaeoecology analyzes environmental data to evaluate how natural phenomena and human actions have shaped ecosystems, climates, and landscapes. Coursework explores topics like ancient habitats, evolutionary processes, and historical economic and climatic shifts.

By integrating these disciplines, students develop both broad and specialized expertise through excavation projects, field studies, international trips, and lab work. Graduates pursue diverse career paths, including roles in archaeological consulting, heritage preservation, surveying, and various opportunities within and beyond the cultural heritage field.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A level requirements
BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade C 4
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H4H4 H3H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65%. GCSE Mathematics grade C 4 or equivalent in Access Course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level + GCSE Mathematics grade C 4
Standard Level grade 4 would be acceptable in lieu of the GCSE requirement.
BTEC Level 3 Extended National Extended Diploma
QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDD + GCSE Mathematics grade C 4.
RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDD + GCSE Mathematics grade C 4.
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17

Tuition GBP 23,100

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