FdSc Field Archaeology

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

• Objectives
  This exciting two-year Foundation degree is distinctive within the UK, and replaces our widely and very highly respected HND Practical Archaeology, which has a record of excellence stretching back over 25 years. The Foundation degree course equips successful students with the knowledge and skills to enter a career in archaeology, or to continue their studies for an Honours degree.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements: 80 points from one 6-unit award
• Academic title
  FdSc Field Archaeology
• Course description
  FdSc Field Archaeology
  
  Programme
  
  Year 1
  
      * Introduction to Archaeology and the Historic Environment
      * Science of Artefacts, Geofacts and Ecofacts
      * Exploring the Historic Environment: Past and Present
      * Study, Communication and Research Skills
      * Field Archaeology
      * Practical Field Archaeology
      * Applied Study and Archaeological Methods 1
      * Archaeological Placement (5 weeks)
  
  Year 2
  
      * Theory in Contemporary Archaeology
      * Reconstruction of Environment and Economy
      * Post-Excavation: Data Analysis
      * Applied Field Methods (four to five-week field school)
      * Applied Study and Archaeological Methods 2
      * Research Methods and Project Management
      * Personal Fieldwork Project