Official Course Summary · 2027 Entry
Archaeology at University of Cambridge
Official course requirements for Archaeology at University of Cambridge, with 1-to-1 tutoring from Cambridge graduates.
In a nutshell
Cambridge Archaeology is a three-year BA covering pre-history, classical archaeology, biological anthropology and Egyptology. You can specialise quickly: from Year 2 you choose between Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Assyriology and Egyptology routes.
Official course summary
What University of Cambridge publishes for Archaeology.
- UCAS code
- V400
- Degree
- BA (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Typical A-Level offer
- A*AA
- Admissions test
- No admissions assessment for 2027 entry — confirmed against the official Cambridge admissions-test table.
- Interview
- A photograph of an artefact, a site plan, or a short article is a typical pre-read. Tutors test descriptive precision: what is in front of you, what you cannot tell, and what you would want to know next.
- Official course page
- https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/archaeology
Always verify these details on the official University of Cambridge course page before applying — entry requirements and assessment formats can change between cycles.
Insider tips
Things Archaeology applicants commonly miss.
- 01
You do not need GCSE / A-Level Archaeology. Strong reasoning from a humanities or sciences A-Level mix is ideal.
- 02
Mention specific museum visits, excavation experience, or a single book that shifted your thinking — generic "I have always loved history" openings are common and forgettable.