Best archaeology universities in uk

Among the best archaeology universities in UK, the University College London is renowned for having the largest archaeology and cultural heritage centre in Britain. One can opt from an array of courses in archaeological science, technology, anthropology and research programs where they can delve into specific concepts and work with industry experts.

The annual tuition fee ranges from INR 25 to 30 Lakhs in a majority of the best archaeology universities in UK. The University of Oxford offers the course at INR 41 Lakhs. The cost of living depends on the city in which the university is located.
The University of York is also renowned for its archaeology courses as it provides courses that are on par with the current innovations in technology. The students can opt for degrees in digital archaeology, material culture and experimental archaeology.
 

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#1University of Oxford logo

University of Oxford, Oxford

England, Uk17.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.9K/Yr (£38,550/Yr)Living$22.5K/Yr (£17,040/Yr)Admission B.A Archaeology and AnthropologySAT1470IELTS7PTE66$50.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024Ranked 3 by QS in 2025
#2University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/Yr (£30,228/Yr)Living$2.9K/Yr (£2,200/Yr)Admission M.Phil Archaeological ScienceGMAT680TOEFL100$42.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#3University College London logo

University College London, London

England, Uk63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.6K/Yr (£32,250/Yr)Living$23.7K/Yr (£17,981/Yr)Admission M.Sc Computational Archaeology: ...GRE320IELTS6.0PTE59$41.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#4University of Edinburgh logo

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Scotland, Uk10%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38K/Yr (£28,800/Yr)Living$15.6K/Yr (£11,808/Yr)Admission M.A ArchaeologyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE61$38K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#5The University of Manchester logo

The University of Manchester, Manchester

England, Uk70.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.2K/Yr (£32,000/Yr)Living$11.3K/Yr (£8,580/Yr)Admission B.A ArchaeologySAT1290IELTS6.5PTE42$42.2K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#6University of Southampton logo

University of Southampton, Southampton

England, Uk84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.9K/Yr (£24,200/Yr)Living$18.7K/Yr (£14,136/Yr)Admission M.A ArchaeologyGRE316IELTS6.0PTE51$31.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#7University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.8K/Yr (£24,120/Yr)Living$17.2K/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission M.A Antiquity - ArchaeologyGRE298TOEFL80PTE60$31.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#8University of Sheffield logo

University of Sheffield, Sheffield

England, Uk85.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.4K/Yr (£25,300/Yr)Living$10.6K/Yr (£8,012/Yr)Admission M.A ArchaeologyIELTS6.5PTE61$33.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 105 by THE in 2024Ranked 105 by QS in 2025
#9University of Nottingham logo

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

England, Uk11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.4K/Yr (£21,500/Yr)Living$11.3K/Yr (£8,533/Yr)Admission B.A ArchaeologySAT1400IELTS6PTE65$28.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#10University of York logo

University of York, York

England, Uk80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.8K/Yr (£24,850/Yr)Living$10.1K/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission M.A Archaeology StudiesTOEFL87PTE60$36.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#11Newcastle University logo

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.6K/Yr (£23,150/Yr)Living$203.28/Yr (£154/Yr)Admission M.Phil ArchaeologyIELTS6.5PTE62$31K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#12Durham University logo

Durham University, Durham

England, Uk72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.5K/Yr (£26,133/Yr)Living$13.1K/Yr (£9,932/Yr)Admission M.Sc Archaeological ScienceIELTS6.5PTE62$35.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#13Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk75.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.6K/Yr (£21,658/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission M.Sc Archaeological ScienceGRE302IELTS6.5PTE42$29K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#14University of Aberdeen logo

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen

Scotland, Uk78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.9K/Yr (£23,400/Yr)Living$167.64/Yr (£127/Yr)Admission M.Sc ArchaeologyIELTS6.0PTE54$29K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#15University of Reading logo

University of Reading, Berkshire

England, Uk58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.8K/Yr (£20,300/Yr)Living$12.9K/Yr (£9,800/Yr)Admission B.A ArchaeologyIELTS6.5PTE60$26.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#16Royal Holloway, University of London logo

Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham

England, Uk16.98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.4K/Yr (£23,800/Yr)Living$7.1K/Yr (£5,400/Yr)Admission B.A Classical Archaeology and An...TOEFL88PTE61$31.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#17Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.4K/Yr (£17,750/Yr)Living$19.7K/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission M.Phil ArchaeologyIELTS6.0PTE56$23.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#18University of Plymouth logo

University of Plymouth, Plymouth

England, Uk79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/Yr (£17,100/Yr)Admission B.S ArchaeologyIELTS6PTE59$22.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#19Bournemouth University logo

Bournemouth University, Poole

England, Uk50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.8K/Yr (£18,800/Yr)Living$9.7K/Yr (£7,348/Yr)Admission B.S ArchaeologyIELTS6.0PTE62$24.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#20University of Central Lancashire logo

University of Central Lancashire, Preston

England, Uk24%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22K/Yr (£16,700/Yr)Living$138.6/Yr (£105/Yr)Admission M.Sc ArchaeologyIELTS6.0PTE60$22.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#21Canterbury Christ Church University logo

Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury

England, Uk28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.5K/Yr (£15,500/Yr)Living$10.4K/Yr (£7,898/Yr)Admission B.A ArchaeologyIELTS6.0$20.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#22Birkbeck, University of London logo

Birkbeck, University of London, London

England, Uk76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.3K/Yr (£17,620/Yr)Admission B.A ArchaeologyTOEFL79PTE62$23.3K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#23University of Bradford logo

University of Bradford, Bradford

England, Uk52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.4K/Yr (£20,014/Yr)Living$13.8K/Yr (£10,420/Yr)Admission M.Sc Archaeological SciencesIELTS6.0PTE62$27K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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3.5/10(1 User)Ranked 531 by QS in 2025Ranked 1214 by CWUR in 2022