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BA (Hons) Archaeology

Queen's University Belfast

1 Location : Queen's University Belfast

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£20,500

15 months after the course for History and archaeology graduates at Queen's University Belfast

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Archaeology graduates at Queen's University Belfast

40%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for History and archaeology graduates at Queen's University Belfast

Student Satisfaction

100%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BA Archaeology students at Queen's University Belfast

71%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA Archaeology students at Queen's University Belfast

89%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA Archaeology students at Queen's University Belfast

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Archaeology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

100%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 15 students (89% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

100%

91%

100%

86%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

91%

100%

91%

86%

95%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

95%

91%

82%

91%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

89%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

100%

94%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

100%

95%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

71%

71%

57%

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

62% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

15 students (89% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

10 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time History and archaeology courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in History and archaeology.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Queen's University Belfast

After 15 months

£20,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £24,000

Data from

40 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

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After 15 months

£21,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £24,000

Data from

105 people.

80% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from Queen's University Belfast are employed in Northern Ireland.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Archaeology over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in History and archaeology over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

70 students (58% of those who were asked).

52% In highly skilled work

  • 13% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 7% Teaching Professionals
  • 7% Protective service occupations
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

43% In other work

  • 16% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 7% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Customer service occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in History and archaeology over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Data from

50 students (60% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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