Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Palaeoecology and Geography in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,100
(c. USD30,945.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This Joint Honours program provides a scientific approach to studying human history and the varied environments societies have occupied, with practical opportunities to handle archaeological artifacts and participate in fieldwork.
Archaeology investigates diverse remnants of past civilizations—from objects and structures to entire settlements—analyzing how communities have evolved and adapted. The curriculum covers global, European, and Irish/British archaeological periods from prehistoric eras to contemporary heritage studies. Queen's University Belfast ranks among the UK's top institutions for Archaeology, earning third place for student experience in the 2022 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and maintaining its first-place position for student satisfaction in the 2022 Complete University Guide.
Palaeoecology analyzes environmental data to understand how natural phenomena and human actions have shaped ecosystems and climates over time. Coursework explores topics like ancient habitats, evolutionary processes, and environmental transformations.
Geography examines the relationship between modern societies and their surroundings, including recent historical contexts. Like Archaeology and Palaeoecology, it uniquely bridges the study of both human and physical environmental factors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level requirements
ABB normally including A-level Geography + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H3H3 H2H3H3H3H3 normally including Higher Level grade H3 in Geography + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% normally including 70% in relevant modules. GCSE Mathematics grade C 4 or equivalent in Access Course.
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (normally including Geography 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 C4.
RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C4.
Extended Diploma National Extended Diploma must be relevant.
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
ABB normally including A-level Geography + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H3H3 H2H3H3H3H3 normally including Higher Level grade H3 in Geography + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% normally including 70% in relevant modules. GCSE Mathematics grade C 4 or equivalent in Access Course.
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (normally including Geography 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 C4.
RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C4.
Extended Diploma National Extended Diploma must be relevant.
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