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The Department of Archaeology is based in King’s Manor, a beautiful medieval building in the centre of York. Our modules for visiting students cover techniques for studying human chronology, from prehistory to the present day. As a visiting student at York you'll be fully integrated into academic life at a world-class, research-led university.

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 (2:1 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

The module list below is indicative of the modules which may be available during your study period. You are permitted to apply for second and third-year modules, but please note that not all Archaeology modules which are advertised in the Module Catalogue are available to Exchange and Visiting Students. Please also be aware that spaces on our second and third-year modules are very limited, and 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

Assessment is mainly by assignment submitted via the VLE. Prehistory to the Present has an examination in the Common Examination Periods in January. Alternate assessments may be available: please contact the Department to discuss this.

Start your application

Contact us

Dr James Taylor
International Officer and undergraduate contact

james.s.taylor@york.ac.uk

Helen Chan
Postgraduate contact

archaeology-pg@york.ac.uk

Undergraduate modules

Contact us

Dr James Taylor
International Officer and undergraduate contact

james.s.taylor@york.ac.uk

Helen Chan
Postgraduate contact

archaeology-pg@york.ac.uk