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BA (Hons) Archaeology and Ancient History

University of Southampton

1 Location : Southampton

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

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 History.

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.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

92%

92% were positive about the teaching on the course.

98%

92%

93%

85%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

81%

81% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

92%

85%

73%

72%

83%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

80% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

86%

85%

81%

70%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

94%

94% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

95%

94%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

84%

84% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

89%

80%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

87%

87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

90%

86%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

69%

69% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

75%

78%

53%

67%

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 125 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

92%

92% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

96%

89%

82%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

86%

96%

86%

64%

86%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

79%

86%

96%

68%

86%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

93%

96%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

82%

82% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

82%

81%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

85% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

88%

82%

82%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

79%

82%

58%

64%

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

79% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

89% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 25 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: History

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

160 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Archaeology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

30 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: History

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

155 students

UCAS Tariff points: Archaeology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

30 students

92% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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

After 1 year on the course: History

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

150 students.

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Archaeology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

25 students.

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 courses

For graduates from University of Southampton

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £29,500

Data from

40 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,500

Data from

265 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £39,000

Data from

275 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time History graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

5070 people.

100% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Southampton are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £29,500

Data from

11195 people.

97% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Southampton are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £37,000

Data from

11815 people.

98% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Southampton are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Archaeology courses

For graduates from University of Southampton

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £24,500

Data from

10 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

Typical range: £16,500 - £26,000

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £34,500

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Archaeology graduates in:

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £21,500 - £25,500

Data from

310 people.

100% of UK-resident Archaeology graduates from University of Southampton are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,000

Data from

790 people.

100% of UK-resident Archaeology graduates from University of Southampton are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,500

Data from

865 people.

98% of UK-resident Archaeology graduates from University of Southampton are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

85% 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 History.

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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

105 students (64% of those who were asked).

80% 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.

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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% 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.

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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

65 students (64% of those who were asked).

64% In highly skilled work

  • 23% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

33% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

3% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

60% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals

40% In other work

  • 15% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 10% Caring personal services
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

78% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

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 2021-22

Data from

55 students (64% of those who were asked)

48% Usefulness

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

78% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

72% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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