Archaeology

The University of Leicester

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.

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About this course

Can’t make it to campus? In this distance learning degree, you can still learn about the theory and practice of archaeology, and how it can be used to make sense of millions of years of human history. The browser you are using is no longer supported and for that reason you will not get the best experience when using our website.

Our distance learning courses allow you to study archaeology no matter where in the world you live. The courses are designed to allow you to either study full time or to fit your studies in alongside work and family commitments in a way that works for you. In our distance learning archaeology qualifications you can learn all about the practice of archaeology and how it can be used to make sense of millions of years of human history.

Ranked 4th in the UK for subjects aligned to Archaeology for ‘overall positivity’ in the NSS 2025.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

96-111 pts35%

112-127 pts40%

128-143 pts25%

144-159 pts5%

How they qualified

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120 UCAS pts