Archaeology
at University of Winchester
Winchester is home to experienced archaeologists who provide stimulating and engaging teaching materials. In a supportive environment, you learn key fieldwork techniques and undertake rigorous academic training. To make sure you make the most of fieldwork, we have excellent field equipment, including ground penetrating radar, magnetometers, magnetic susceptibility meters, differential GPS instruments, total stations, and an X-ray fluorescence analyser.
Course Overview
You will learn how to use industry-standard computer software such as ArcGIS and Geoplot. Further, our department has a geoarchaeological consultancy (ARCA), whose staff will teach you. The consultancy offers valuable laboratory work experience – an opportunity to combine your academic expertise with delivering high-quality commercial solutions.
Year 1 provides a sound foundation in the theory and practice of archaeology and considers the history of humanity from our earliest ape ancestors to the twentieth century. The year finishes with a four-week excavation in the summer. During Years 2 and 3, you focus on the archaeology of specific periods and/or places while you undertake a dissertation, for which you are prepared by modules on theory and method, and consider the public role of archaeology.
Winchester Campus Life
Experience a transformational education that grows your curiosity, builds your confidence and gives you the skills you need to have a successful and meaningful career.
- Study in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester
- Provides a unique and enriching student experience
- Over 185 years of history
For graduates in employment and/or further study in England
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 HESA
University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 185-year history of academic excellence. It is ranked among the Top 15 for graduates in employment and/or further study (in England, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025, HESA). The campus offers a dynamic academic environment, providing a diverse range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses. Focused on providing excellence in teaching, class sizes are small, with the aim of giving you an outstanding student experience.
Located in the historic city of Winchester, this beautiful self-contained campus boasts a welcoming, community feel, offering first-class, sustainable facilities for learning, teaching and student life. Its convenient location is within easy walking distance to Winchester city centre.
Why choose the University of Winchester
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Winchester was voted 2nd in the Rightmove ‘Happy At Home’ Index, 2023.
Safest university cities
In England and Wales, Complete University Guide 2023.
For graduates in employment and/or further study in England
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 HESA.
Reasons to study Archaeology
Learn from world-leading archaeologists in a stimulating and engaging environment.
Fully-equipped laboratory and the latest industry-standard surveying equipment
Take part in home and overseas fieldwork projects currently in Germany and the Republic of Georgia
Entry Requirements for
Undergraduate:
Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare / Bachelor with a minimum score of 7
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | September – £16,700 |
| Postgraduate | September – £17,450 |
| Please visit University of Winchester website for full details of tuition fees. An additional £500 discount is applicable to anyone who pays in full prior to enrolment. | |
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