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MA (Hons) Ancient History & Archaeology and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews

1 Location : University of St Andrews

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

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 Anthropology.

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.

90%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 45 students (52% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

96%

92%

86%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

96%

96%

82%

90%

86%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

76%

82%

80%

78%

86%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

98%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

94%

82%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

96%

95%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

94%

88%

65%

78%

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 45 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

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

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.

88%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 125 students (63% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

98%

93%

96%

91%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

93%

86%

91%

74%

84%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

90%

91%

83%

88%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

98%

96%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

94%

93%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

88%

94%

93%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

88%

60%

71%

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 130 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

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

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.

89%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (83% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

100%

100%

95%

95%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

100%

95%

95%

79%

84%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

100%

100%

89%

79%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

100%

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

100%

100%

100%

80%

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

89% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (83% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

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

100% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Anthropology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

35 students.

94% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

245 students.

93% 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

130 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 Anthropology courses

For graduates from University of St Andrews

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £32,000

Data from

10 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,000

Data from

15 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,500

Typical range: £27,000 - £35,500

Data from

20 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Anthropology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £26,000

Data from

35 people.

45% of UK-resident Anthropology graduates from University of St Andrews are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £12,500 - £24,500

Data from

50 people.

30% of UK-resident Anthropology graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £30,500

Data from

40 people.

35% of UK-resident Anthropology graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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 University of St Andrews

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £31,000

Data from

25 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £35,000

Data from

135 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £47,500

Data from

140 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time History and archaeology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £28,000

Data from

485 people.

35% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of St Andrews are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £26,000

Data from

745 people.

34% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

820 people.

24% of UK-resident History and archaeology graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time History courses

For graduates from University of St Andrews

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,000

Data from

20 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £34,000

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,500

Typical range: £26,500 - £50,000

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time History graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

385 people.

35% of UK-resident History graduates from University of St Andrews are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £26,500

Data from

605 people.

38% of UK-resident History graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £32,000

Data from

670 people.

28% of UK-resident History graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

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

90% 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 other courses in Anthropology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (55% of those who were asked).

88% 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 other courses in History and archaeology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

80 students (63% of those who were asked).

91% 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 other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (50% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Librarians and Related Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals

25% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations

5% 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 other courses in History and archaeology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

5% 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 other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

95% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (50% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

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

95% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

90% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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

35 students (65% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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

25 students (65% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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