4-Term Pathway - Undergraduate Foundation Program - Humanities and Social Sciences - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Archaeology and Anthropology

At ONCAMPUS Reading, students are provided with the opportunity to prepare for degree study and are assured progression to a variety of undergraduate degrees at the University of Reading. This program is specifically tailored for international students who have completed their senior secondary education, with the goal of assisting them in gaining entry into undergraduate studies at the University of Reading. Upon successful completion of the University Foundation Program with the required level of achievement in all academic areas and the necessary English language score, students will automatically advance to an undergraduate program at the University of Reading. The University Foundation Program is set at NQF level 3, which is equivalent to A level standard in the United Kingdom.

Most programs span one academic year, divided into three terms consisting of seven to eight teaching weeks and one examination week. On average, students will participate in 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.

The BA Archaeology and Anthropology degree at the University of Reading offers a top-notch education in the field of Archaeology. The University is globally recognized for its excellence in Archaeology, ranking in the top 100 in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2024, Archaeology). Additionally, the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the United Kingdom for environmental and ethical performance (People and Planet University League 2023/24) and has received prestigious awards for its outstanding contribution to environmental leadership.

The University of Reading excels in research quality and research outputs in Archaeology, ranking 1st in the United Kingdom (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of REF 2021). It is also recognized for its exceptional teaching quality in Archaeology, ranking in the top 3 in the United Kingdom (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Student feedback reflects the high quality of teaching, with 97% of students stating that teaching staff are effective at explaining concepts (National Student Survey 2024, 97.06% of responders from the Department of Archaeology).

Furthermore, the University of Reading boasts an impressive post-graduation success rate, with 97% of graduates from Archaeology securing employment or pursuing further studies within 15 months of graduation (based on analysis of HESA data © HESA 2023, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21; includes all Archaeology responders).