Archaeology unites the sciences and humanities to explore our shared human past.
This course allows you to explore a range of scientific approaches in our laboratories and in the field. You will examine animal bones, human skeletons and ancient materials, applying techniques that range from the study of ancient DNA to chemical analysis and the study of isotopes. You also have the opportunity to explore cultures from a wide range of periods and geographical regions.
You will complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork. This includes taking part in an approved excav...
Archaeology unites the sciences and humanities to explore our shared human past.<br/><br/>This course allows you to explore a range of scientific approaches in our laboratories and in the field. You will examine animal bones, human skeletons and ancient materials, applying techniques that range from the study of ancient DNA to chemical analysis and the study of isotopes. You also have the opportunity to explore cultures from a wide range of periods and geographical regions.<br/><br/>You will complete 20 days of archaeological fieldwork. This includes taking part in an approved excavation project, or a related placement, in the UK or overseas.<br/><br/>In the core module, Communicating the Past, you will consider how best to present heritage to the public, working in groups to create an interactive activity based on your studies. Recent project titles have included:<br/>- Europe’s Ice Age Hunter-Gatherers – museum exhibition design<br/><br/><br/>- Hadrian’s Wall – an Archaeology Escape Room experience<br/><br/><br/>- HMS Royal George – a digital shipwreck tour<br/><br/><br/>- Seeking out Nottingham’s Past – an Archaeology puzzle game<br/><br/><br/>- Travel the Apennine Way – Roman Board Game<br/><br/><br/>We work closely with the British Geological Survey and the University Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, and offer artefact-handling sessions and educational projects at the on-campus University Museum.<br/><br/>You are encouraged to follow your interests and can choose from our full range of modules in classics and archaeology, studying the language, history, art and culture of the ancient world. You can also take subsidiary modules from other departments – such as history, philosophy, or history of art – or study a language.<br/><br/>You dont need any scientific or archaeological experience to join the course.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V401
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,B UCAS TariffScottish HigherB,B,B,B,B This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB. Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:18,P:6 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM and A Level grade B Scottish Advanced HigherB,B including Scottish Highers BBBBB. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Extended ProjectA If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D and A Level grades BC. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |