BSc Field Archaeology

Comments about BSc Field Archaeology - At the institution - Poole - Dorset

• Objectives
  Distinct to the UK, this exciting degree comes with a view to preparing individuals for a career in field- based archaeology. This course engenders strong practical and vocational skills within a well structured academic framework.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements: For 2008/2009 entry: 160 points from 2 A Levels; 180 points from 3 A Levels For 2009/2010 entry: 180 - 200 points
• Academic title
  BSc Field Archaeology
• Course description
  BSc Field Archaeology
  
  Programme
  
  Year 1
  
      * Introduction to Archaeology and the Historic Environment
      * Field Archaeology
      * Exploring the Historic Environment Past and Present
      * Science of Artefacts, Geofacts and Ecofacts
      * Study Communication and Research Skills for the Historic Environment
      * Practical Field Archaeology
  
  Year 2
  
      * Theory in Contemporary Archaeology
      * Reconstruction of Environment and Economy
      * Post-excavation: Data Analysis
      * Applied Field Methods (five-week field school)
      * Research Methods and Project Management
      * Archaeological Fieldwork Project
      * Archaeological Placement (5 weeks)
  
  Year 3
  
      * Personal Research Project
      * Professional Studies
      * Techniques of Geophysical and Geochemical Prospection
      * Landscape Archaeology