BA Archaeology

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Students should have completed their secondary education with a minimum of 74% or equivalent in their country's grading system. The specific entry requirements may vary depending on the chosen program of study. Some programs may have additional subject-specific requirements.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 100, with at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 76 with no individual score below 65.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Scholarships for International Students at the University of Nottingham:

International Excellence Scholarship: The University of Nottingham offers the International Excellence Scholarship to high-achieving international students. This scholarship is merit-based and provides a tuition fee reduction of up to £6,000 for undergraduate students.

Developing Solutions Scholarships: The Developing Solutions Scholarships are targeted at students from developing countries. These scholarships cover full tuition fees and provide additional support for living expenses. The aim of these scholarships is to empower students from disadvantaged backgrounds and enable them to make a positive impact in their home countries.

Sports Scholarships: The university recognizes the importance of sports and offers Sports Scholarships to exceptional athletes. These scholarships provide financial support to talented sportsmen and sportswomen, helping them balance their sporting commitments with their academic studies.

Nottingham Global Scholarships: The Nottingham Global Scholarships are awarded to outstanding international students across various academic disciplines. These scholarships provide financial assistance in the form of a tuition fee reduction.

Country-Specific Scholarships: The university also offers scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries. These scholarships may be based on academic merit, leadership potential, or specific criteria defined by the sponsoring organizations or governments.

It's important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Archaeology from the University of Nottingham provides graduates with a diverse skill set, preparing them for various career opportunities in the field of archaeology, cultural heritage management, academia, and related sectors.

Archaeologist: Graduates can pursue careers as archaeologists, conducting fieldwork, excavations, and analysis of artifacts to uncover and interpret historical sites, working in academic institutions, archaeological consultancies, or government agencies.

Cultural Heritage Manager: Opportunities exist as cultural heritage managers, overseeing preservation projects, managing historical sites, museums, or collaborating with heritage organizations to protect and promote cultural heritage.

Museum Curator: Graduates may work as museum curators, responsible for collections, exhibitions, and educational programs in museums, galleries, or cultural institutions.

Cultural Resource Manager: Careers involve working in cultural resource management, collaborating with developers, planners, and government agencies to ensure the preservation of archaeological sites during construction or development projects.

Heritage Consultant: Graduates can work as heritage consultants, offering expertise on archaeological sites, advising on conservation, preservation, or legal aspects related to cultural heritage.

Archaeological Illustrator/Photographer: Opportunities exist in specialized roles such as archaeological illustration or photography, documenting and visualizing archaeological findings for academic publications or educational purposes.

Academic Researcher/Educator: Careers in academia involve teaching or conducting research in universities, contributing to archaeological knowledge and training future archaeologists.

Cultural Policy Advisor: Graduates may work in governmental bodies or organizations as cultural policy advisors, influencing policies related to cultural heritage preservation and management.

Archaeological Technician: Roles as archaeological technicians involve supporting archaeological projects through data collection, analysis, and administrative tasks in academic or research settings.

Archaeological Field Director: Experienced graduates can take on roles as archaeological field directors, leading excavation projects, managing teams, and overseeing fieldwork operations.