Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Archaeological Practice BSc (Hons)
Archaeological Practice at Winchester
has an emphasis on the current practice
of archaeology, including the methods
used for prospecting for new sites,
excavation techniques, analysis of finds
and preparation of reports.
Programme content
Year 1 provides a sound foundation
in both the practice and theory of
archaeology. This is enhanced in Year 2 by
practical and applied skills such as GIS,
Geomatics and Remote Sensing. In Year
3, specific topics are explored in greater
depth, together with more advanced
vocational modules. Students also
complete a Final Year Project or opt to
undertake a work-based placement.
Fieldwork
Students undertake fieldwork throughout
their course and during Years 1 and 3
and attend two periods of summer
excavation. Between Years 2 and 3,
students may join fieldwork research
projects run by members of staff,
currently in Barbados, Corsica, Ethiopia,
former Soviet Republic of Georgia and
the UK.
Professional recognition
The Department of Archaeology at the
University of Winchester is a Registered
Archaeological Organisation (RAO) with
the Institute for Archaeologists (IfA).
Students can become Affiliates of the IfA.
After graduation they can build up field
experience to progress to full membership
categories.
Modules:
Year 1
• Introduction to Archaeology
• Introduction to Archaeological Science
• The Development of Archaeology
• Artefact Studies
Year 2
• Excavation I (four-week
summer school)
• Geoarchaeology
• Geomatics and Remote Sensing
• Public and Popular Archaeology
• Period-based studies (for example,
Roman Britain, Medieval England or
Later Prehistoric Europe)
Year 3
• Archaeological Project Management
• Excavation II (four-week summer
school)
• Themed studies (including for
example, Later Prehistoric Wessex,
Mediterranean Landscape Studies or
Medieval Buildings)
Careers
Graduates can proceed directly into a
career in professional archaeology, for
example with an archaeological trust or
unit. It is also an excellent preparation
for postgraduate study or further
training.
Archaeological Practice BSc (Hons)
SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS codes: V400 BSc/ArcPr
Typical offer: 280-320 points
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Fact File
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