1.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
BA (Hons) Archaeology
BA (Hons) Archaeology (combined honours)
BSc (Hons) Archaeology
Programme Titles
BSc (Hons) Archaeological Practice
BSc (Hons) Archaeological Practice with Professional
Placement
BA (Hons) Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies
Department and Faculty
Department of Archaeology,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Date of most recent (re)validation
14 November 2014
Date(s) when Programme Specification
revised
July 2015
Revalidation due date
Academic Year 2020-2021
Awarding Institution
University of Winchester
Teaching Institution (if different)
n/a
Programme also accredited by (if
relevant)
n/a
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology and AN Other
subject
Titles of Final Awards
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Ancient, Classical and
Medieval Studies
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Archaeology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Archaeological Practice
Certificate of Higher Education in Archaeology
Certificate of Higher Education in Archaeological Practice
Titles of Exit Awards
Certificate of Higher Education in Ancient, Classical and
Medieval Studies
Diploma of Higher Education in Archaeology
Diploma of Higher Education in Archaeological Practice
Diploma of Higher Education in Ancient, Classical and
Medieval Studies
Language of Study
English
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Mode(s) of Attendance
Full-Time; Part-Time
Mode(s) of Delivery
Taught
Intake start date(s) and number of
intakes per year
September 2015
Normal Period of Study
One intake per year
Full time: Three years (four years for BSc (Hons)
Archaeological Practice with Professional Placement)
Part time: Six years
BA (Hons) Archaeology F400
BSc (Hons) Archaeology V402
UCAS Codes
BSc (Hons) Archaeological Practice V400
BSc (Hons) Archaeological Practice with Professional
Placement V401
BA (Hons) Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies VV14
QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Archaeology
2.
ADMISSIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students should consult the latest prospectus and/or course pages online for
programme entry requirements.
Prospective students for Taught programmes should consult the Admissions Policy for Taught
Programmes. Prospective students for Professional Doctorate programmes should consult the
Postgraduate Research Programmes Admissions Policy. Both are available on the University’s public
webpage.
3.
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
3.1
The Programmes aim to develop learners with a good understanding and knowledge of
archaeology and its unique perspective on the human past. The way these prime aims are achieved
varies depending on which programme a student takes. Students studying on the BA Archaeology
programme study the human material past from a largely humanities-based perspective. Those
studying BSc Archaeological Practice degree study examine archaeology from the perspective of the
Cultural Resource Management ‘industry’, while those taking the BSc Archaeological Practice with
Professional Placement will aquire additional practical and organisational skills at host organisations.
Students studying on BSc Archaeology consider the discipline as an applied science, while those
taking BA Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies are able to combine the disciplinary traditions of
both history and the humanities/ arts end of the archaeological spectrum. The intellectually trained
and practically skilled individuals who emerge from the Programmes can share their learning with
the community in a variety of professional and non-professional contexts. Those entering
archaeological and archaeologically-related work places or further study do so with a range of skills
inculcated within a discipline which bridges the humanities, biological, physical and social sciences.
In addition, students can study archaeology as a combined honours subject alongside Criminology;
Geography; History; Theology, Religion and Ethics; and Modern Liberal Arts. Students taking these
combinations benefit from the interplay between the two disciplines in the development of skills
relating to: observation and investigation of sites (CRIM); study of physical processes in the
environment. urban and rural landscapes and activities (GEOG); critical analysis of the documentary
and material evidence of past societies (HIST); the understanding of the centrality of religion and
ritual to the development of human societies (TRE) and study of the material past in the context of
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present art and culture (MLA).
3.2
The Learning Outcomes of the Programmes are:
(Defined as Knowledge and Understanding (K&U) and Skills and Other Attributes (S&OA))
Level 4: An introduction to the study of the past and methods employed
On completion of studies at this Level all students will have:
a) A knowledge of the philosophical, theoretical and methodological underpinning of the discipline
of archaeology (K&U).
b) A practical knowledge of key archaeological survey techniques (K&U).
c) A broad knowledge of world prehistory and the archaeology of the historic period (K&U).
d) An understanding of how the culture history of the British Isles fits within that of Europe and the
wider world (K&U).
In addition for single honours (BA/ BSc Archaeology, BA ACMS and BSc Archaeological Practice)
students gain:
e) A practical and theoretical knowledge of the methods and approaches used to classify and
analyse archaeological objects and survey data (K&U).
f) A knowledge of ancient technology and methods of artefact manufacture (K&U).
g) A knowledge of the principles underlying, and application of, scientific methods of
archaeological investigation (BA Archaeology, BSc Archaeology, BSc Archaeological Practice) or
the nature of historical evidence and interpretation, investigators' biases and the significance of
history to the wider world (BA ACMS) (K&U).
Level 5: Evaluation of archaeological/ historical approaches and development of technical abilities
On completion of studies at this Level students will have:
h) A deeper understanding (from that of Level 4) of one or more sub-disciplines in archaeology (i.e.
finds study, bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology, field survey, cultural resource management,
museology). Students taking the BSc Archaeology degree will have achieved this learning
outcome in relation to two of bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology or field survey; BSc
Archaeological Practice students in relation to cultural resource management, field survey and
one other sub-discipline; BA Archaeology (SH) students in relation to any two of the subdisciplines and BA ACMS and BA Archaeology (CH) in relation to any one of the sub-disciplines
(K&U).
i) A proficiency in one or more archaeological approaches to data collection namely: excavation
(All bar ACMS students), measured survey (BSc Archaeological Practice), GIS (BSc Archaeology,
BSc Archaeological Practice) (S&OA).
j) A detailed knowledge of one or more (pre)historical periods (All students) (K&U).
k) A detailed knowledge of archaeological evidence and ideas generated from such data in respect
of one or more of: death, gender, urbanism, religion (BA Archaeology) (K&U).
In addition for single honours students:
l) Broad knowledge of the mechanisms by which cultural heritage is managed in the UK (BA
Archaeology, BSc Archaeological Practice) (K&U).
m) A detailed understanding of the means by which archaeological information is disseminated to
various audiences (All SH students) (K&U).
n) A detailed knowledge of how archaeological questions are investigated using scientific
approaches in the field and laboratory (BSc Archaeology) (K&U).
Level 6: The application of prior knowledge to the comprehension and resolution of archaeological
problems
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On completion of studies at this Level students will have:
o) Greater experience of fieldwork, including excavation (BA/ BSc Archaeology, BSc Archaeological
Practice) (S&OA).
p) An in depth understanding of the archaeological/ historical evidence of at least one cultural
period (All students) (K&U).
q) A thorough understanding of how archaeological data have been used to investigate a landscape
or cultural archaeological theme (All students) (K&U).
In addition for students taking a dissertation in Archaeology:
r) A deep understanding of the archaeology of a chronological period, a theme or a geographic
area (BA Archaeology) (K&U).
s) A deep understanding of how archaeological knowledge is applied in a Cultural Resource
Management setting (BSc Archaeology) (K&U).
t) A deep understanding of the application of one method or approach of the archaeological
sciences (BSc Archaeology) (K&U).
See Appendix 1: Grid mapping the modules to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Graduate employability is supported through the great variety of formative and summative
assessment, which develop a range of transferable skills. Discipline-specific skills and knowledge are
a key focus too, with graduates leaving Winchester fully equipped to enter into an archaeology/
heritage career.
4.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDIT AND AWARDS
This section outlines the levels of study, modules and credits required for each programme (where
there is more than one) and for final and exit awards.
All pathways are available in full-time or part-time mode (all teaching takes place during the day).
Combined Honours students will take 60 credits in both their first and second subjects at Level 4 and
Level 5 and will normally take an Extended Independent Study in either their first or second subject
plus a further 45 credits in each subject at Level 6.
15
M
M
M
AC1005
Development of
Archaeology
15
M
M
M
AC1900
The Archaeology of the
Historic Period
15
M
M
AC1901
World Prehistory
15
M
AC1902
Introduction to
Archaeological Science
15
AC1905
Introduction to
15
BA ARCH –
COMBINED
Introduction to Archaeology
Credits
BA ACMS
BSc ARCH
AC1001
Module code and title
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
BA ARCH
Table 1 for Undergraduate Programmes showing Core (C); Mandatory (M); or Optional (O)
modules
Level 4
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
Archaeological Resources
AC1906
Introduction to
Archaeological Fieldwork
15
M
M
M
AC1907
Introduction to Material
Culture
15
M
M
M
M
M
Exit award:
Cert HE
Level 5
M
M
M
AC2011
Early prehistoric Europe
15
O
O
O
AC2012
Later prehistoric Europe
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2013
Roman Britain
15
O
O
O
O
O
Module code and title
Credits
AC2017
The early Roman empire
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2021
Representation and art in
archaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2025
Fieldwork 1
15
M
M
M
AC2041
The archaeology of gender
and the life cycle
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2042
Excavation
15
O
M
AC2044
The archaeology of conflict
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2045
The archaeology of religion
and ritual
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2047
Late Roman and early
medieval Europe
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2050
The Greek world
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2901
Geomatics and remote
sensing
15
O
O
M
O
O
AC2902
Geoarchaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2904
Human bioarchaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2910
Forensic Archaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
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O
O
BA ARCH –
COMBINED
O
BA ACMS
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
15
BSc ARCH
Geographic Information
Systems
BA ARCH
AC2006
Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
AC2911
Theme Study: Exploiting the
Greek and Roman Natural
World
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2912
Maritime Archaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2915
Medieval Archaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2916
The archaeology of death
and burial
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2917
Archaeology Fieldtrip
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC2918
Archaeological/Geographical
Science Project
15
AC2919
Archaeology, Heritage and
Society
15
O
O
O
AC2920
Research Methods
M
O
15
M
O
M
M
O
AC2921
Archaeological Theory
15
M
M
M
O
M
AC2922
Palaeoecology
15
O
O
O
O
O
GE2900
Global environmental change
15
M
GE2901
Geomorphological science
15
O
Required
for CH
wanting to
do an Arch
diss
BA ARCH –
COMBINED
BA ACMS
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
Credits
BSc ARCH
Module code and title
BA ARCH
Exit award:
Dip HE
Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
O
Delivered over
2 semesters.
BSc Practice
students can
take AC3907
instead
Level 6
AC3002
Dissertation in archaeology
30
C
C
C
AC3007
Fieldwork 2
15
O
O
M
AC3010
Archaeological project
management
15
O
O
M
AC3012
Depth Study: The Celts
15
O
O
O
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O
O
O
AC3021
O
O
O
O
AC3027
Depth Study: The
archaeology of buildings
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3030
Depth Study: The Lower and
Middle Palaeolithic of
western Eurasia
15
O
O
O
Depth Study: Central
southern England in the
Roman period
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3034
Depth Study: Mediterranean
landscape studies
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3041
Depth Study: Later
prehistoric Wessex
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3044
Depth Study: The
Archaeology of Winchester
15
O
O
O
O
O
BA ARCH –
COMBINED
O
BA ACMS
AC3032
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
O
BSc ARCH
15
BA ARCH
Depth Study: The
archaeology of space and
place
Module code and title
Credits
AC3050
Depth Study: Church
archaeology
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3055
Greek art and architecture
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3060
Roman art and architecture
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3804
Depth Study: Byzantium and
Beyond
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3900
Depth Study: The
Archaeology of Africa
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3903
Climate change and people
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3904
Depth Study: The
archaeology of North
America 1492-1776
15
O
O
O
AC3907
AC3908
O
Delivered over 2
semesters in lieu
of dissertation
(not optional for
those taking BSc
Arch Practice
with Placement
year)
Placement
30
Religion, magic and esoteric
15
O/C
O
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O
O
Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
O
traditions in post medieval
Britain
AC3909
The Archaeology of Italy
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3910
Comparative Study:
Reception of the Classical
World: Art & Architecture
15
O
O
O
O
O
AC3911
Caribbean peoples and
cultures
15
O
O
O
AC3912
Archaeology of Buddhism
15
O
O
O
AC3922
Dissertation in Ancient,
Classical and Medieval
Studies
GE3907
Representing the
environment
30
O
O
O
Delivered
over 2
semesters
C
15
O
BA ACMS
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
Credits
BSc ARCH
Module code and title
BA ARCH
History modules validated for BA (Hons) ACMS.
N.B. This table only shows options for BA (Hons) ACMS not ARCJHIST Combined Hons.
Level 4
HS1002
HS1003
HS1004
HS1005
HS1008
HS1010A
HS1012
HS1016A
HS1041
British Introductory Module:
Early Medieval Britain 4001066
British Introductory
Module: The United
Kingdom in the 20th Century
International Introductory
Module: The United States
1763-1920
International Introductory
Module: Europe 1500-1789
International Introductory
Module: Europe 1300-1500
British Introductory Module:
English History 1272-1500
British Introductory Module:
British History 1660-1832
International Introductory
Module: Europe In The
Twentieth Century
British Introductory Module:
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
HS1053
HS1054
HS1055
Module code and title
HS1056
HS1057
HS1101
HS1102
International Introductory
Module: Europe and the
Americas (1763-1914)
British Introductory Module:
Uniting the Kingdom? Britain,
1660-1837
Reading and Writing History
Creating and Consuming
History
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
Credits
BA ACMS
HS1052
15
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
HS1051
O
BSc ARCH
HS1050
15
BA ARCH
HS1043
Victorian Britain, 1815-1914
International Introductory
Module: Module: East Asia,
1850 – Present
International Introductory
Module: The Classical World
500-31 BC
British Introductory Module:
Roman Britain
International Introductory
Module: The Roman Empire
C44BC- AD476
British Introductory Module:
Tudor and Early Stuart
England 1500-1660
International Introductory
Module: Rise and Fall of
Modern Empires, 1783-1997
International Introductory
Module: Barbarians,
Byzantines and Beyond (4001050CE)
15
O
15
O
15
M
15
M
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
Level 5
HS2009A
HS2009B
HS2010A
HS2010B
HS2021A
HS2021B
HS2070A
Civilisation Study: The
Carolingian Renaissance
Civilisation Study: The
Carolingian Renaissance
Civilisation Study: Late
Medieval Civilisation
Civilisation Study: Late
Medieval Civilisation
Civilisation Study: Golden
Age of Spain
Civilisation Study: Golden
Age of Spain
Civilisation Study: Culture
and Society in the Early
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
HS2073B
HS2074A
Module code and title
HS2074B
HS2075A
HS2075B
HS2077A
HS2077B
HS2079A
HS2079B
HS2084A
HS2084B
Civilisation Study: Religion,
Politics & Society in Early
Tudor England, 1485-1558
Civilisation Study: English
Monasticism 1066-1540
Civilisation Study: English
Monasticism 1066-1540
Civilisation Study: La
Serenissima: Renaissance
Venice 1450-1650
Civilisation Study: La
Serenissima: Renaissance
Venice 1450-1650
Civilisation Study: The
Byzantine Empire, 1025-1204
Civilisation Study: The
Byzantine Empire, 1025-1204
Civilisation Study: Byzantium
in the Age of Justinian and
Theodora (527-565CE)
Civilisation Study: Byzantium
in the Age of Justinian and
Theodora (527-565CE)
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
Credits
BA ACMS
HS2073A
15
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
HS2072B
O
BSc ARCH
HS2072A
15
BA ARCH
HS2070B
Roman Empire (27 BC – AD
180)
Civilisation Study: Culture
and Society in the Early
Roman Empire (27 BC – AD
180)
Civilisation Study: Church
and Society in Later AngloSaxon England
Civilisation Study: Church
and Society in Later AngloSaxon England
Civilisation Study: Culture
and Society in 5th Century
Athens
Civilisation Study: Culture
and Society in 5th Century
Athens
Civilisation Study: Religion,
Politics & Society in Early
Tudor England, 1485-1558
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
HS2125
HS2130
HS2142
HS2143
HS2145
Module code and title
HS2147
HS2148
HS2149
HS2150
HS2152
HS2155
HS2156
HS2157
HS2161
Theme Study: The Age of the
Vikings
Theme Study: The
Renaissance Court: Power,
Politics and Patronage
Theme Study: Gender in
Europe and North America,
C. 1500-1914
Theme Study: Food and Drink
in Medieval and Early
Modern England
Theme Study: Societies at
War – England and France,
1189-1529
Theme Study: The Roman
Household
Theme Study: Classical
World on Film
Theme Study: Neoplatonism
from Classical World to the
Renaissance
Theme Study: The Reign of
King John
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
Credits
BA ACMS
HS2124
O
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
HS2107
15
BSc ARCH
HS2085B
Civilisation Study: England
and Normandy in the Long
Twelfth Century15
Civilisation Study: England
and Normandy in the Long
Twelfth Century
Theme Study: Early Medieval
Kingship
Theme Study: The Normans
and their Worlds
Theme Study: The Crusades
Theme Study: The Urban
History of Europe from the
Black Death to the Industrial
Revolution, C.1350-1700
Theme Study: Medieval
Movies: Cinema Depictions
of the Middle Ages
Theme Study: Exploring Past
Localities
Theme Study: Sport and
Athletics in the Ancient
World
BA ARCH
HS2085A
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
HS2206
HS2207
HS2502
HS2999
Past Historians and Current
Practice
Independent Study Module
Field Trip
Volunteering For History
15
M
15
15
15
O
O
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
HS3312
HS3315
HS3316
HS3363
HS3364
Module code and title
HS3368
HS3369
HS3373
HS3374
HS3375
HS3376
HS3377
Depth Study: The Norman
Conquest Of England,
C.1042-C.1067
Depth Study: The Norman
Conquest Part 2: C. 1066C.1086
Depth Study: The Pax
Romana: The Julio-Claudians
(27 BC- AD 69)
Depth Study: The Pax
Romana: Flavians and Five
Good Emperors (AD69-180)
Depth Study: The Italian
Wars 1494-1516: Dynastic
Ambition and Conflict in
Renaissance Europe
Depth Study: The Italian
Wars 1521-1559: War,
Politics and Rivalry In
Renaissance Europe
Depth Study: Tanto Monta:
Iberia In The Reign Of Isabel
Credits
BA ACMS
HS3311
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
HS3310
Depth Study: The Hundred
Years’ War 1337-89
Depth Study: The Hundred
Years’ War 1389-1453
Depth Study: Alfred the
Great, Part 1
Depth Study: Alfred the
Great Part 2
Depth Study: The Wars of
the Roses: The First Phase
1450-61
Depth Study: The Wars of
the Roses: The Later Phases
1461-1509
Depth Study: The French
Wars of Religion, 1562-1572
Depth Study: The French
Wars of Religion, 1572-1598
BSc ARCH
HS3309
BA ARCH
Level 6
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
HS3390
HS3395
HS3396
HS3397
Module code and title
HS3398
HS3705A
Depth Study: Ruling England
in the Second Viking Age,
Part II: Political Cultures
Depth Study: The Medieval
Life Cycle: Youth
Depth Study: The Medieval
Life Cycle: Age
Comparative Study: Chivalry
HS3705B
Comparative Study: Chivalry
HS3712A
Comparative Study: Antiquity
Revived
Comparative Study: Antiquity
Revived
Comparative Study: Religion
and Society in Northern
Europe in the Early Middle
Ages
HS3399
HS3400
HS3712B
HS3715A
HS3715B
HS3716A
Comparative Study: Religion
and Society in Northern
Europe in the Early Middle
Ages
Comparative Study: Religious
Reform in Sixteenth-Century
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
Credits
BA ACMS
HS3389
15
BSc ARCH
PRACTICE
HS3388
O
BSc ARCH
HS3387
15
BA ARCH
HS3378
and Ferdinand 1469-1492
Depth Study: Los Reyes
Católicos: Iberia In The Reign
Of Isabel and Ferdinand
1492-1516
Depth Study: The
Carolingians: Charlemagne
Depth Study: The
Carolingians: Louis the Pious
Depth Study: The Ancient
Greeks: War and Honour I
Depth Study: The Ancient
Greeks: War and Honour I
Depth Study: Urban Life in
Medieval Italy, 500-950CE
Depth Study: Urban Life in
Medieval Italy, 950-1200CE
Depth Study: Ruling England
in the Second Viking Age,
Part I: Kingdoms Lost and
Won
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
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Comments
(eg pre/corequisites)
HS3716B
HS3718A
HS3718B
HS3721A
HS3721B
HS3722A
HS3722B
HS3731A
HS3731B
HS3732A
HS3732B
Europe
Comparative Study: Religious
Reform in Sixteenth-Century
Europe
Comparative Study: War and
Peace in the Medieval West
Comparative Study: War and
Peace in the Medieval West
Comparative Study: Greek
and Roman Comedy Theatre
Comparative Study: Greek
and Roman Comedy Theatre
Comparative Study: Greek
and Roman Religion
Comparative Study: Greek
and Roman Religion
Comparative Study: Medieval
Travellers (10th-14th
centuries)
Comparative Study: Medieval
Travellers (10th-14th
centuries)
Comparative Study: The
Black Death in Europe
Comparative Study: The
Black Death in Europe
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
15
O
Table 2: BA (Hons) Archaeology Programme Structure
BA (Hons) ARCHAEOLOGY
Year 1
Semester 1
AC1905 Introduction
to Archaeological
Resources
Semester 2
AC1902 Introduction
to Archaeological
Science
Year 2
Semester 1
AC2025
Archaeological
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Semester 2
AC2025
Archaeological
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Year 3
Semester 1
AC3002A Dissertation
AC1901 World
Prehistory
AC1001 Introduction
to Archaeology
AC1005 The
Development of
Archaeology
AC1907 Introduction
to Material Culture
AC1906 Introduction
to Archaeological
Fieldwork
AC1900 Archaeology
of the Historic Period
AC2006 GIS
AC2921
Archaeological Theory
ANY OPTION
AC2920 Research
Methods
ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION
AC3007** or
ANY OPTION
(including Year 2
ANY OPTION
module)*
Semester 2
AC3002A Dissertation ANY OPTION
AC3007** or
ANY OPTION
(including Year 2
ANY OPTION
module)*
*only 1 Year 2 (level 5) module can be taken in year 3 (level 6). ** AC2025 is mandatory and AC3007 optional, but these
modules can be taken in either semester
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Table 3: BSc (Hons) Archaeology Programme Structure
BSc (Hons) ARCHAEOLOGY
Year 1
Semester 1
AC1002 Introduction
to Archaeological
Resources
Semester 2
AC1902 Introduction
to Archaeological
Science
Year 2
Semester 1
AC2025
Archaeological
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Semester 2
AC2025
Archaeological
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Year 3
Semester 1
AC3002A Dissertation
AC1901 World
Prehistory
AC1001 Introduction
to Archaeology
AC1005 The
Development of
Archaeology
AC1907 Introduction
to Material Culture
AC1906 Introduction
to Archaeological
Fieldwork
AC1900 Archaeology
of the Historic Period
AC2006 GIS
AC2921
Archaeological Theory
GE2001 Global
environmental
change
AC2918
Archaeological/
Geographical Science
Project
ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION
AC3007** or
ANY OPTION
(including Year 2
ANY OPTION
module)*
Semester 2
AC3002A Dissertation ANY OPTION
AC3007** or ANY
ANY OPTION
(including Year 2
OPTION
module)*
*only 1 Year 2 (level 5) module can be taken in year 3 (level 6). ** AC2025 is mandatory and AC3007 optional, but these
modules can be taken in either semester.
Table 4: BSc (Hons) Archaeology Practice Programme Structure
BSc (Hons) ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRACTICE
Year 1
Semester 1
AC1905 Introduction
AC1901 World
AC1001 Introduction
AC1005 The
to Archaeological
Prehistory
to Archaeology
Development of
Resources
Archaeology
Semester 2
AC1902 Introduction
AC1906 Introduction
AC1900 Archaeology
AC1907 Introduction
to Archaeological
to Archaeological
of the Historic Period
to Material Culture
Science
Fieldwork
Year 2
Semester 1
AC2025
AC2006 GIS
AC2921
ANY OPTION
Archaeological
Archaeological Theory
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Semester 2
AC2025
AC2920 Research
AC2901 Geomatics
ANY OPTION
Archaeological
Methods
and Remote Sensing
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Year 3
Semester 1
AC3002A Dissertation AC3007 **
AC3010
ANY OPTION
or AC 3907
Archaeological
Archaeological
(including Year 2
Archaeological
Fieldwork 2 or ANY
Project Management
module)*
Placement
OPTION
Semester 2
AC3002A Dissertation AC3007 **
ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION
or AC 3907
Archaeological
(including Year 2
(including Year 2
Archaeological
Fieldwork 2 or ANY
module)*
module)*
Placement
OPTION
*only 1 Year 2 (level 5) module can be taken in year 3 (level 6). ** AC2025 and AC3007 are mandatory but can be taken as
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either semester 1 or 2 modules.
Table 5: BSc (Hons) Archaeology Practice with Professional Placement Programme Structure
BSc (Hons) ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRACTICE
Year 1
Semester 1
AC1905 Introduction
to Archaeological
Resources
Semester 2
AC1902 Introduction
to Archaeological
Science
Year 2
Semester 1
AC2025
Archaeological
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Semester 2
AC2025
Archaeological
Fieldwork 1** or ANY
OPTION
Year 3
AC1901 World
Prehistory
AC1001 Introduction
to Archaeology
AC1005 The
Development of
Archaeology
AC1907 Introduction
to Material Culture
AC1906 Introduction
to Archaeological
Fieldwork
AC1900 Archaeology
of the Historic Period
AC2006 GIS
AC2921
Archaeological Theory
ANY OPTION
AC2920 Research
Methods
AC2901 Geomatics
and Remote Sensing
ANY OPTION
40 week Industry Placement
Year 4 (Level 6)
Semester 1
AC3002A Dissertation
AC3007 **
AC3010
ANY OPTION
Archaeological
Archaeological
(including Year 2
Fieldwork 2 or ANY
Project Management
module)*
OPTION
Semester 2
AC3002A Dissertation AC3007 **
ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION
Archaeological
(including Year 2
Fieldwork 2 or ANY
module)*
OPTION
*only 1 Year 2 (level 5) module can be taken in year 3 (level 6). ** Can be taken as a semester 1 or 2 module.
Table 6: BA (Hons) Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies Programme Structure
BA (Hons) ANCIENT, CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL STUDIES
Year 1
Semester 1
AC1901 World
AC1001 Introduction
Prehistory
to Archaeology
Semester 2
AC1900 Archaeology
AC1907 Introduction
of the Historic Period
to Material Culture
Year 2
Semester 1
ARCH OPTION
ARCH OPTION
Semester 2
Year 3
Semester 1
AC2920 Research
Methods
ARCH OPTION
HS1101 Reading and
Writing History
HS1102 Creating and
Consuming History
HS Introductory Study
HS2206 Past
Historians and
Current Practice
HS2207 Independent
Study
HS Civilisations Study
or HS Theme Study
HS Introductory Study
HS Civilisations Study
or HS Theme Study
ANY AC OPTION
(including Year 2
module)*
AC3922 ACMS
AC3922 ACMS
HS Depth Study
Dissertation or ANY
Dissertation or HS
OPTION (including
Comparative Study
Year 2 module)*
Semester 2
ANY AC OPTION
AC3922 ACMS
AC3922 ACMS
HS Depth Study
(including Year 2
Dissertation or ANY
Dissertation or HS
module)*
OPTION (including
Comparative Study
Year 2 module)*
*only 1 Year 2 (level 5) module can be taken in year 3 (level 6). **3 modules must be taken per subject in the academic
year, excluding dissertation.
NOTE: In year 3, students must take three non-dissertation modules in Archaeology. Students can either take two modules
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in Semester 1 and 1 in Semester 2 or vice-versa.
Table 7: BA (Hons) Archaeology Combined Honours Programme Structure
BA (Hons) ARCHAEOLOGY Combined Honours
Year 1
Semester 1
AC1901 World
Prehistory
Semester 2
AC1900 Archaeology
of the Historic Period
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
AC2042 Excavation
AC2920 Research
Methods *** or ANY
OPTION
AC1001 Introduction
to Archaeology
AC1906 Introduction
to Archaeological
Fieldwork
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
AC2921
Archaeological Theory
ANY OPTION
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
Year 3
Semester 1
AC3002A Dissertation ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION** or
OTHER SUBJECT
or Dissertation in
(including Year 2
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
module)*
Semester 2
AC3002A Dissertation ANY OPTION
ANY OPTION** or
OTHER SUBJECT
or Dissertation in
(including Year 2
OTHER SUBJECT
OTHER SUBJECT
module)*
*only 1 Year 2 (level 5) module can be taken in year 3 (level 6). **3 modules must be taken per subject in the academic
year, excluding dissertation. *** Is only compulsory if student intends to do a dissertation in Archaeology, otherwise ANY
OPTION.
NOTE: In year 3, students must take three non-dissertation modules in Archaeology. Students can either take two modules
in Semester 1 and 1 in Semester 2 or vice-versa.
NOTE: Combined Honours students can take their dissertation in Archaeology (by selecting AC3002A) as long as they have
done AC2920 – OR they can select their dissertation in their other subject.
Glossary
Core = modules must be taken and passed
Mandatory = modules must be taken but may be eligible for compensation
Optional = modules may be selected by students, subject to availability
5.
5.1
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Means of delivery:
Teaching is delivered by means of Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial, Laboratory Practical, Field Practical,
Practical Demonstrations and Study Visits. The following text breaks the teaching method down by
module, with the Key Information Set (KIS) Activity type identified:
Level 4
AC1001 Introduction to
Archaeology
AC1005 Development of
Archaeology
AC1900 Archaeology of the
Historic Period
AC1901 World Prehistory
AC1902 Introduction to
Archaeological Science
AC1905 Introduction to
Archaeological Resources
AC1906 Introduction to
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, External Visit, Tutorials
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, External Visit
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Practical classes and workshops, Fieldwork, Seminar
KIS: Practical classes and workshops, Fieldwork, Seminar
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Archaeological Fieldwork
AC1907 Introduction to Material
Culture
Level 5
AC2025 Excavation
AC2042 Fieldwork I
AC2920 Research Methods
AC2921 Archaeological Theory
Applied Techniques:
AC2006 GIS
AC2901 Geomatics
AC2902 Geoarchaeology
AC2904 Human bioarchaeology
AC2011 Early prehistoric Europe
AC2012 Later prehistoric Europe
AC2013 Roman Britain
AC2017 The early Roman empire
AC2021 Representation and art in
archaeology
AC2041 The archaeology of
gender and the life cycle
AC2044 The archaeology of
conflict
AC2045 The archaeology of
religion and ritual
AC2047 Late Roman and early
medieval Europe
AC2050 The Greek world
AC2911 Theme Study: Exploiting
the Greek and Roman Natural
World
AC2912 Maritime Archaeology
AC2915 Medieval Archaeology
AC2916 The archaeology of death
and burial
AC2917 Archaeological Field Trip
AC2918 Archaeological/
Geographical Science Project
AC2919 Archaeology, Heritage
and Society
GE2900 Global environmental
change
GE2901 Geomorphological
science
Level 6
AC3002 Dissertation
AC3007 Fieldwork II
AC3010 Project Management
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, External Visit
KIS: Practical classes and workshops, Fieldwork
KIS: Practical classes and workshops, Fieldwork, Seminar
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Practical classes and workshops
KIS:
KIS:
KIS:
KIS:
KIS:
Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Seminar, External Visit
KIS: Seminar, Practical classes and workshops, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Practical classes and workshops,
Fieldwork
KIS: Tutorial
KIS: Practical classes and workshops, Fieldwork, Seminar
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
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Depth Studies
AC3907 Placement
GE3907 Representing the
environment
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial, (External visit for Depth Studies
focussing on southern England)
KIS: Work place learning, Fieldwork and/or Practical classes
and workshops, Seminar, Tutorial
KIS: Lecture, Seminar, Tutorial
‘Lectures’ comprise 50-60 minutes sessions in which a tutor explains a topic, phenomenon,
theoretical position etc. Session are normally organised so that two 50-60 minute lecture slots are
separated by a 15-30 minute break. Alternatively seminars or laboratory practicals may follow on
from a lecture slot.
‘Seminars’ comprise 50-60 minute long discursive sessions led by a tutor, but in which students take
the leading role. They are scheduled in the same manner as lectures.
‘Practical classes and workshops’ are 90-120 minute long sessions in which students carry out a task
under the supervision of staff. Such practicals may take place in a computer or science laboratory, or
a materials work room. Laboratory practicals are taught in groups of 12 or less.
‘Demonstrations’ are 60-90 long explanations by staff or visiting lecturers either on how equipment
is used.
‘External visits’ are either day or week long visits to archaeological sites, monuments or musea led
by a member of staff.
‘Fieldwork’ is scheduled during term time last for 5-7 hours and are undertaken by groups of 12
students under the supervision of two or more staff. Field practicals are usually organised so as to
teach equipment-specific skills (e.g. use of magnetometers, resistivity meters, total stations etc) or
general approaches (e.g. buildings survey, earthwork survey etc). Field practicals take place on local
archaeological sites (e.g. the Deserted Medieval Village of Abbotstone) within 30 minutes travelling
distance of the University and with the permission of the landowner. Field Practicals as part of the
AC 2025, AC 2042 and AC 3007 modules take place over the summer vacation period (between the
First and Second year in the case of AC 2025 and AC 2042, and between the Second and Third year
for AC 3007). In these cases students participate for a continuous period of either two (AC 2042) or
four weeks (AC 2025, AC 3007). While participating on the project students will learn how to
excavate and record an archaeological site and/or undertake surveys to locate new archaeological.
Students for whom AC2042 or AC2025 are mandatory must attend the main Departmental training
project (currently St Mary Magdalene Hospital, Winchester), but may choose to go on any of the
other projects or an approved project organised by another body for AC 3007. BA Ancient, Classical
and Medieval Studies students may opt to do AC2042, which incorporates two weeks of excavation
and post-excavation work.
‘Work place learning’ (i.e. AC 3907) comprise at least 20 days of work at an external archaeological
organisation. The placement may take the form of a field or laboratory-based project. Field and
laboratory work carried out on a placement is entirely separate from that required by any other
modules.
‘Tutorials’ are one to one meeting between students and staff, usually to discuss an assignment or a
student problem. Tutorial slots are 15-30 minutes long.
Additional information, which complements this, is available via the Unistats ‘widget’ on the
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University’s individual course pages (applicable only for undergraduate programmes).
5.2
Types of assessment employed:
Key Information SET (KIS) Activity type: Written Assignments
Essay
At Level 4 these are of 1500-2000 words length and usually have a wide
ranging subject matter. Students are informed of poor citation,
bibliographic and grammatical practice they might employ in Semester 1
and thereafter are penalised if they continue to adopt poor practices in
Semester 2 and subsequently. Essays at Levels 5 and 6 discuss less wide
ranging topics than those at Level 4 and are of 2000-4000 words in length,
while students are penalised for poor citation, bibliographic and
grammatical practice.
Diaries
These are technical works written in the field or during practical classes.
Their purpose is to assess the student’s understanding of the
archaeological data being produced and their interpretative value. Diaries
are produced over the time scale of the module teaching and are collected
soon afterwards. Diaries assess a student’s ability to organise and
communicate their thoughts. There are no restrictions on diary length at
any level, while the rules on citation and bibliographies previously
articulated, are not applied.
Critiques
These are written assignments reviewing and evaluating a primary
archaeological resource such as an excavation, survey, bioarchaeological or
artefact report. Students are asked to comment on written style,
organisation, appearance and significance of the report, as well as on the
justifications given for the archaeological findings and interpretations.
Critiques are of 2000-4000 words (they are not produced at Level 4) and
have the same rules with regard to citations, bibliographies and grammar
as essays. As the title suggests their main value in encouraging students to
read both deeply and critically.
Dissertation
proposals
These comprise completed pro-formas outlining the basis for a student’s
dissertation research. In addition to a brief outline of the proposed project,
a student will also have to consider the ethical implications of their
research (completing standard University Ethics questionnaires as a result),
produce a schedule, a list of sources and evidence for having reserved the
relevant equipment. The dissertation proposal is a useful means for a
student to organise research over the summer vacation between Years 2
and 3. It also tests a student’s ability to organise their time and resources.
Action Plan
An Action Plan is an outline of the schedule and milestones for a
dissertation or placement. In the case of the latter, the Action Plan is also
expected to contain a Health and Safety statement and a draft structure
for the eventual project report. Action Plans enable students to better
organise work for longer assignments such as dissertations and
placements, while also assessing their ability to plan.
Key Information SET (KIS) Activity type: Report
Projects
These are written assignments that explore data generated either by the
student or provided by a member of staff. For example project at Level 5
might focus on the results of a class practical to identify and quantify
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vertebrate remains. Projects at Level 4 are of 1500-2000 words in length,
while those at Level 5 and 6 (except the Placement report) are 2000-4000
words. The report for the Level 6 Placement module is 6000 words long.
Rules relating to citation, bibliographic and grammatical practice are the
same as those outlined above for essays.
Curatorial Brief
Utilised in the Level 6 Project Management module, this term is used to
describe the communication of the archaeological conditions placed on a
planning application by the local authority archaeologist (“the curator”).
This assessment measures the students’ ability to communicate effectively
and in a professional manner, and their understanding of planning
guidance/ legislation and cultural heritage law.
Programme of
Works
This is a specific type of report written by professionals in the Cultural
Resource Management ‘industry’. The purpose of such a report is to
outline the schedule of excavation/ survey work for a study area that is to
be developed, in the context of the known or predicted survival of
archaeological deposits. In the case of the Level 6 Project Management
module, the Programme of Works is about 3000 words in length and
addresses a fictitious development. The Programme of Works therefore
assesses students’ knowledge of how to obtain and use archaeological
data, their knowledge of cultural heritage law and their ability to integrate
data of disparate types.
Key Information SET (KIS) Activity type: Written exams
Exams
Exams are of 1-3 hours length. They are normally organised centrally by
the University’s Registry and are formulated to test a student’s ability to
retain information introduced over the course of a whole module, their
ability to integrate ideas introduced in teaching sessions with those from
their reading, and to communicate information in a clear and concise way.
Tests
Unlike exams, tests are organised locally by the Department of
Archaeology and take place within the module schedule. They are of one
hour duration or less and usually comprise a series of short questions. They
are designed to both test a student’s knowledge of module subject matter,
but also in the case of the GIS module to evaluate the student’s ability to
choose and apply specific IT approaches to archaeological problems.
Key Information SET (KIS) Activity type: Practical skills assessment
Fieldwork
performance
A key skill set in archaeology is the ability to undertake fieldwork
effectively. The best way to assess such skills is by observation of a
student’s performance in the field. Prior to the fieldwork commencing the
students are briefed and supplied with the criteria on which they will be
marked. Each student is then observed by at least two members of staff
during the course of the fieldwork that they undertake and are then
allocated a mark by reference to the criteria. Students are given marks for
each routine they perform and an overall average mark.
Key Information SET (KIS) Activity type: Oral assessment and presentation
Presentations
These are illustrated talks given by a student or groups of students to staff
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and peers. Presentations are of 10-15 minute’s duration including time for
questions asked by other students and staff. Assessment is on the basis of
the talk/PowerPoint presentation itself and a student’s ability to answer
questions. At Level 5 and 6 an accompanying written submission (often the
text that was read in class) is also assessed (50% of assignment marks).
Presentations are undertaken in groups at Levels 4 and 5 and individually
at Level 6. They assess a student’s ability to martial and verbally
communicate archaeological ideas.
Key Information SET (KIS) Activity type: dissertation
Dissertation
The dissertation is an 8–10,000 words written piece on a subject of the
student’s own choosing. It must be original. In the case of students on the
Archaeological Practice programme it must include an element of practical
work, and for students studying on the BSc Archaeology programme it
must both be on an archaeological science topic and organised according
to standard scientific convention. BA Ancient, Classical and Medieval
Studies students write a dissertation that combines archaeological and
historical approaches to address an aspect of the early historical past. The
dissertation tests a student’s ability to apply themselves to an
archaeological study over the course of a year, their ability to integrate
data from a variety of sources and to produce a clear, well organised
written output.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is now employed across the Programmes and takes a variety of forms. This
approach is in line with the recommendations of the TESTA audit of our assessment patterns prior to
revalidation, which noted a high degree of variety at Level 4, but much more limited at Levels 5 and
6. The TESTA report also recommended greater use of formative assessment to develop student
skills. The Programmatic definition of formative assessment would be those assignments that do not
contribute to the final degree classification, but may in some cases have a pass/ fail mark –
particularly where they serve as ‘gatekeeper’ assignments onto a second, summative, assessment.
Examples of this include project/ essay plans where the assignment serves to check the progress of
students towards a single summative assessment. By removing the ‘Theme Studies’ category at Level
5, and consequently removing a barrier to creativity in assessment patterns, module leaders are now
able to tailor assignments to best develop a greater variety of skills in students while still meeting
the learning outcomes. The programmatic view is that the skills that are developed in this way are of
great importance in terms of graduate employability, and serve to enhance the student experience.
See Appendix 2: Grid detailing the assessments by module
The interests of students with protected characteristics will be taken into consideration and
reasonable adjustments to assessments will be made provided that these do not compromise
academic standards as expressed through the learning outcomes.
6.
6.1
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
Mechanisms for review and evaluation:
Quality assurance and enhancement at Module Level
Students provide feedback to module tutors through Module Evaluation Forms, reviews and other
responses. The tutor collates the evaluation forms and produces a response for discussion at
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Programme Committee. The response identifies good practice and proposes remedies for any points
of concern. The response is made available to students at the next running of the module.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Programme Level
The Programme Committee evaluates the success of the programme, paying particular attention to
student feedback and student representatives. Minutes from the Programme Committee and the
External Examiners report will inform the Annual Programme Evaluation which is submitted for
approval to the Faculty Academic Development Committee. Issues for attention are identified and
included in the action plan for the following year.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Department Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Department for discussion and to draw out
department objectives.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Faculty Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Faculty Academic Development Committee
which has oversight of learning development in the Faculty, including via the Peer Observation of
Teaching.
Quality assurance and enhancement at University Level
The quality of the programme is monitored by an External Examiner appointed by the University’s
Senate Academic Development Committee. The External Examiner’s Report is distributed to the
Vice-Chancellor, First Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Director of Academic Quality and Development, the
Faculty Dean and Faculty Head of Quality. A summary of all external examiner reports is received at
Senate Academic Development Committee. An annual audit of Faculties is conducted by Senate
Academic Development Committee.
Quality assurance and enhancement for Staff
The quality of learning and teaching is supported by the Peer Observation of Teaching and Staff
Development, by Staff Development and Review, by attendance at conferences and curriculumfocused staff development, by external involvement such as external examining and by involvement
in research and knowledge exchange activities.
6.2 Indicators of Quality and Standards
External Examiner Report(s)
Annual Monitoring process
Student feedback including the National Student Survey or Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey
Student representation at Faculty level and University level committees
Programme Revalidation
Higher Education Review
7.
THE REGULATORY & POLICY FRAMEWORK
7.1
The programme conforms fully with the University’s Academic Regulations for Taught
Programmes.
7.2
No exemptions from the Academic Regulations are required.
Programme Level Attendance Regulations apply and details will appear in the Programme Handbook
and on the Learning Network.
7.3
External Professional Statutory Regulatory Body Accreditation:
None
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7.4
Engagement with UK Quality Code and Subject Benchmarks
Validation and Revalidation assure the University of the Programme’s continued engagement with
FHEQ and appropriate consideration of subject benchmarks. Between validations external examiners
assure the University that this engagement remains active and evident.
7.5
Engagement with Work-Based Learning and Placements Approved Procedures
Placements undertaken by undergraduates on archaeology programmes take the form of either a
one month placement within the optional module AC3907 (BSc Archaeological Practice) or a year
placement within the four year programme BSc Archaeological Practice with Professional Placement.
In both cases, in accordance with the Work Based Learning and Placements Approved Procedures
(2014), a departmental Placement Co-ordinator is responsible for approving host organisations;
ensuring that host organisations and students are aware of their responsibilities; and monitoring/
evaluating the placement.
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Appendix 1: Grid mapping Archaeology Modules to Learning Outcomes
Level 4: An introduction to the study of the past and methods employed
On completion of studies at this Level all students will have:
a) A knowledge of the philosophical, theoretical and methodological underpinning of the discipline
of archaeology (K&U).
b) A practical knowledge of key archaeological survey techniques (K&U).
c) A broad knowledge of world prehistory and the archaeology of the historic period (K&U).
d) An understanding of how the culture history of the British Isles fits within that of Europe and the
wider world (K&U).
In addition for single honours (BA/ BSc Archaeology, BA ACMS and BSc Archaeological Practice)
students gain:
e) A practical and theoretical knowledge of the methods and approaches used to classify and
analyse archaeological objects and survey data (K&U).
f) A knowledge of ancient technology and methods of artefact manufacture (K&U).
g) A knowledge of the principles underlying, and application of, scientific methods of
archaeological investigation (BA Archaeology, BSc Archaeology, BSc Archaeological Practice) or
the nature of historical evidence and interpretation, investigators' biases and the significance of
history to the wider world (BA ACMS) (K&U).
Level 5: Evaluation of archaeological/ historical approaches and development of technical abilities
On completion of studies at this Level students will have:
h) A deeper understanding (from that of Level 4) of one or more sub-disciplines in archaeology (i.e.
finds study, bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology, field survey, cultural resource management,
museology). Students taking the BSc Archaeology degree will have achieved this learning
outcome in relation to two of bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology or field survey; BSc
Archaeological Practice students in relation to cultural resource management, field survey and
one other sub-discipline; BA Archaeology (SH) students in relation to any two of the subdisciplines and BA ACMS and BA Archaeology (CH) in relation to any one of the sub-disciplines
(K&U).
i) A proficiency in one or more archaeological approaches to data collection namely: excavation
(All bar ACMS students), measured survey (BSc Archaeological Practice), GIS (BSc Archaeology,
BSc Archaeological Practice) (S&OA).
j) A detailed knowledge of one or more (pre)historical periods (All students) (K&U).
k) A detailed knowledge of archaeological evidence and ideas generated from such data in respect
of one or more of: death, gender, urbanism, religion (BA Archaeology) (K&U).
In addition for single honours students:
l) Broad knowledge of the mechanisms by which cultural heritage is managed in the UK (BA
Archaeology, BSc Archaeological Practice) (K&U).
m) A detailed understanding of the means by which archaeological information is disseminated to
various audiences (All SH students) (K&U).
n) A detailed knowledge of how archaeological questions are investigated using scientific
approaches in the field and laboratory (BSc Archaeology) (K&U).
Level 6: The application of prior knowledge to the comprehension and resolution of archaeological
problems
On completion of studies at this Level students will have:
o) Greater experience of fieldwork, including excavation (BA/ BSc Archaeology, BSc Archaeological
Practice) (S&OA).
p) An in depth understanding of the archaeological/ historical evidence of at least one cultural
period (All students) (K&U).
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q) A thorough understanding of how archaeological data have been used to investigate a landscape
or cultural archaeological theme (All students) (K&U).
In addition for students taking a dissertation in Archaeology:
r) A deep understanding of the archaeology of a chronological period, a theme or a geographic
area (BA Archaeology) (K&U).
s) A deep understanding of how archaeological knowledge is applied in a Cultural Resource
Management setting (BSc Archaeology) (K&U).
t) A deep understanding of the application of one method or approach of the archaeological
sciences (BSc Archaeology) (K&U).
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
AC1001
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AC1905
X
AC1906
X
AC1005
X
X
X
AC1901
X
X
AC1907
X
AC2006
X
X
j
k
l
m
X
X
X
X
X
X
AC2011
X
X
X
AC2012
X
X
X
AC2013
X
X
X
AC2017
X
X
X
AC2021
X
X
X
AC2025
X
X
X
X
AC2041
AC2042
n
X
X
X
i
X
AC1900
AC1902
h
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AC2044
X
X
X
AC2045
X
X
X
AC2916
X
X
X
AC2047
X
X
X
AC2050
X
X
X
X
AC2917
AC2901
X
AC2902
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AC2904
X
X
X
AC2918
X
X
X
AC2910
X
X
X
AC2911
X
X
X
AC2912
X
X
X
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o
p
q
r
s
t
AC2915
X
X
AC2919
X
X
AC2920
X
X
X
AC2921
X
X
X
AC2922
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AC3002
X
X
X
X
AC3007
X
AC3010
AC3012
X
X
AC3021
X
X
AC3027
X
X
AC3030
X
X
AC3032
X
X
AC3034
X
X
AC3041
X
X
AC3044
X
X
AC3050
X
X
AC3055
X
X
AC3060
X
X
AC3804
X
X
AC3900
X
X
AC3903
X
X
AC3904
X
X
AC3908
X
X
AC3909
X
X
AC3910
X
X
AC3911
X
X
AC3912
X
X
AC3922
X
X
X
X
AC3907
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X
X
X
Appendix 2: Grid mapping Archaeology Assessments
Each column should be headed by the name of assessment type, as defined by the Programme (not
KIS), eg blog, essay, portfolio.
AC1001
X
AC1906
X
AC1005
X
AC1901
X
X
X
X
X
AC1907
X
AC2006
X
AC2011
X
X
AC2012
X
X
AC2013
X
X
AC2017
X
X
AC2021
X
(X)
X
(X)
X
AC2025
AC2041
X
AC2042
X
AC2044
X
AC2045
(X)
(X)
X
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
AC2916
X
(X)
AC2047
X
X
AC2050
X
(X)
(X)
X
AC2917
X
AC2901
XX
AC2902
X
X
X
X
X
AC2918
AC2910
X
X
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Programme of Works
Action Plan
Poster
Curatorial Brief
Dissertation
Reading Diary
Annotated Bibliogr.
Research Design
Site Diary
X
X
AC2904
Critique
X
AC1900
AC1902
Fieldwork Portfolio
X
X
AC1905
Essay Plan
Tests
Project Report
Exam
Desk-based practicals
Presentation
Essay
NB: (X) = two versions of the module with examined and non-examined assessment patterns (nonexamined modules run in Semester 1, examined modules run in Semester 2)
X
X
AC2912
X
(X)
X
X
AC2921
X
AC2922
X
X
X
X
X
X
AC3002
X
AC3007
X
AC3010
AC3012
X
(X)
(X)
AC3021
X
(X)
(X)
(X)
AC3027
AC3030
X
AC3032
X
AC3034
X
AC3041
X
AC3044
(X)
X
X
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
AC3050
(X)
(X)
AC3055
(X)
(X)
AC3060
(X)
(X)
AC3804
(X)
(X)
(X)
AC3900
(X)
(X)
(X)
AC3903
X
(X)
(X)
AC3904
X
(X)
(X)
X
AC3907
AC3908
X
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
X
AC3910
AC3911
AC3912
Programme of Works
X
AC2920
AC3909
Action Plan
Poster
Curatorial Brief
Dissertation
Reading Diary
Annotated Bibliogr.
Research Design
Site Diary
Critique
Fieldwork Portfolio
Essay Plan
Tests
Project Report
Exam
(X)
X
AC2915
AC2919
Desk-based practicals
Presentation
Essay
AC2911
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
X
AC3922
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