Visiting Students - Archaeology

Undergraduate students

Academic requirements

You will need to show that you have sufficient knowledge and experience to study with us at the required level.

When you apply, please attach a personal statement to explain your level of familiarity with archaeological method and theory. Please make clear in your personal statement how you are qualified for these modules. You should reference previous study and fieldwork experience.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

Postgraduate students

Academic requirements

You should hold a good undergraduate degree (2:2, 2:1 or first) in archaeology or a related subject.

When you apply, please attach a personal statement to explain your level of familiarity with archaeological method and theory. You should reference previous study and fieldwork experience.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Choosing your modules

You can view the department’s modules in the module catalogue. To help you get started, we have written a short guide on how to use the module catalogue.

If you're an undergraduate applicant, you can apply for second and third-year modules. However, spaces on our second and third-year modules are very limited, so you may not be able to study your first-choice module.

We will contact you via email after you have accepted your place at York to discuss your module choices, and module registration will take place after enrolment.

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods:

• Full academic year
• Semester 1
• Semester 2

Examination and assessment

Your assessments are mainly submitted via the VLE. The module, “Prehistory to the Present” has an exam during the Common Assessment Period in January. Alternate assessments may be available, you can contact the Department of Archaeology to discuss this.

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Undergraduate modules

The list below shows our modules for 2024/25. Our 2025/26 modules will be available soon in the module catalogue.