Archaeology & Anthropology course requirements

No particular subjects at A Level (or equivalent) are required for Archaeology & Anthropology. It may be helpful if your subjects relate to the area of the course in which you are hoping to specialise, eg Biology for Biological Anthropology, History or Sociology for Social Anthropology, Geography for Archaeology etc. However, most subjects are relevant and a mix of science and arts subjects is positively welcomed.

Murray Edwards prefers at least one essay-based subject.

For Hughes Hall, Mathematics to a good GCSE is normally required and they consider it helpful to have a reading knowledge of a modern language for part IIA Archaeology.

Christ’s recommends a modern or ancient language for applicants wishing to study ancient Egyptian or Akkadian language options but is not a requirement.

Check College websites for College specific requirements. See also Entrance requirements and our Subject Matters leaflet for additional advice about general requirements for entry, qualifications and offers.