Archaeology: The University of Manchester

Course description
This degree programme explores the results of research, from the earliest human origins to the recent past. You will combine an understanding of different periods with knowledge of archaeological techniques and methods of interpreting the past. Fieldwork and excavation provide a core element to the degree and you will be involved throughout your duration of study in a range of exciting field projects in Britain, Africa, the Aegean, South America and the Near East.
Course aims
This programme aims to:

• fulfil the University's undertaking to provide high quality teaching and research environment that enables students to develop their full potential
• encourage students to take increasing charge of their own learning, develop critical skills and broaden their intellectual horizons, and to foster an enthusiasm for the subject
• provide students with a knowledge of a range of past societies and cultures, and an understanding of archaeological theory, method and interpretation
• foster a critical understanding of the place and importance of archaeology and material heritage in contemporary society, including the issues and controversies which they provoke
• introduce students to the archaeological inheritance of Manchester and the North West
• harness the wide range of staff expertise to provide innovatory and stimulating course units appropriate to the programmes
• monitor, review and update programmes regularly to ensure that they meet appropriate academic standards
• respond positively to the needs and concerns of students from a range of backgrounds
• provide effective pastoral and academic support
• develop in students a range of transferable skills to meet career demands, including careers in archaeology, and provide a foundation for lifelong learning
• equip capable students to participate in taught masters programmes and prepare students for independemt research at a higher level.

Career opportunities
Archaeology graduates can, through the academic and practical skills imparted, pursue a career in many different areas of archaeology and cultural resource management. Virtually all graduates find successful employment if they wish to pursue archaeology as a career. Archaeology also provides a basic Humanities degree which can be employed in a wide variety of career prospects, such as writing, journalism, research and consultancy work.

• English language:
  • Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent; eg. NCUK EAP minimum Grade of A with range of 70-79
  • TOEFL: PBT score of 600; CBT score of 250; TWE score of 5.5; IBT score of 100.
• A level: Grades ABB-BBB not incl Gen Studs. Two AS-levels may be accepted in place of one A-level.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.  Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.
• GCSE: Minimum of grade C in English and Mathematics.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
• International Baccalaureate: 33-32 points overall including 6, 6, 5 at Higher level.