PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Programme title: BA (Hons) Egyptian Archaeology Final award (BSc, MA etc): BA (where stopping off points exist they should be detailed here and defined later in the document) UCAS code: F424 (where applicable) Cohort(s) to which this programme specification is applicable: from session 2013-14 onwards (e.g. from 2015 intake onwards) Awarding institution/body: University College London Teaching institution: University College London Faculty: Social and Historical Sciences Parent Department: Institute of Archaeology (the department responsible for the administration of the programme) Departmental web page address: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/ (if applicable) Method of study: The programme can be taken either full-time or part-time Full-time/Part-time/Other Criteria for admission to the programme: Length of the programme: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate-study/ 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time (please note any periods spent away from UCL, such as study abroad or placements in industry) Level on Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) (see Guidance notes) Relevant subject benchmark statement (SBS) (see Guidance notes) Brief outline of the structure of the programme and its assessment methods: Level 6 Archaeology http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Pages/S ubject-benchmark-statement-Archaeology.aspx http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/studying/undergraduate/degrees/ba _egyptian_archaeology (see guidance notes) Board of Examiners: Name of Board of Examiners: BA Egyptian Archaeology Professional body accreditation (if applicable): NA Date of next scheduled accreditation visit: EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME: The Institute of Archaeology aims to provide education of the highest quality in all major aspects of archaeology, in a challenging yet supportive environment, under the supervision of teachers actively engaged in research at the forefront of the field. The BA in Egyptian Archaeology provides a solid grounding in the field, while allowing students flexibility to satisfy their own interests. The programme aims: 1. To develop students’ understanding of past societies within their cultural, socio-political, economic, historical and environmental contexts, with special emphasis on prehistoric and historical pre-Islamic society in the Nile Valley. 2. To enhance students’ understanding of the current social and political context of archaeology, with particular reference to the management, interpretation and presentation of the archaeological heritage. 3. To provide training in the method and theory of archaeological practice. 4. To help students to develop their knowledge, critical thinking, analytical capabilities, together with their interpersonal, communications and decision-making skills. 5. To equip students with a range of generic and transferable skills. 6. To provide a firm foundation for students wishing to undertake a professional qualification or for students wishing to undertake postgraduate studies in Egyptian archaeology. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES: The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: A: Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding of: Teaching/learning methods and strategies: 1. Past human societies (especially Egypt) and their development. Through lectures, seminars, fieldwork and museum sessions and visits. Year 1 students take core courses including an overview of archaeology, the culture history and development of past societies around the world, archaeological field methods, social anthropology, multidisciplinary approaches to archaeology, introduction to Egyptian and Near Eastern archaeology and the use of texts as archaeological resources. Year 2 students take core courses in the interpretation of archaeological evidence, research and presentation skills in archaeology, archaeological theory, and Middle Egyptian Language and Texts. Year 3 students present a portfolio of fieldwork, debate the relevance of archaeology in the world, and research a topic for their dissertation. Year 2 & 3 students also select courses from a wide range of options, including Egyptian language. Assessment: 2. Archaeological methods and theories. 3. The nature of archaeological analysis and interpretation. 4. The diverse nature of archaeological data and argumentation, often through the study of the culture history of specific regions or periods, especially pre-Islamic Egypt. 5. The modern social and political context of archaeological heritage. Through a range of methods, including essays and other coursework such as projects and problem papers; and seen and unseen written examinations, fieldwork portfolio, 3rd year dissertation and peer assessment (formative rather than summative) of oral presentations. B: Skills and other attributes Intellectual (thinking) skills: Teaching/learning methods and strategies: All courses require regular written work in the form of essays, reviews, or reports. Regular and detailed 2. Develop analytical and interpretational feedback is provided to students on this work. Students skills. take courses in data interpretation and research and 3. Presentation of logical, structured and presentation skills (including project design, statistical supported arguments. methods and their application to archaeological data 4. Statistical and numerical analytical sets). The 3rd year dissertation and fieldwork project skills. further develop most or all of these skills. Assessment: Through structured essays and other coursework (e.g. project design and presentation, language exercises), seen and unseen written examinations, fieldwork portfolio, and the 3rd year dissertation. C: Skills and other attributes 1. Develop critical thinking. Practical skills (able to): 1. Undertake both field and library procedures to study the archaeology of the Nile Valley and neighbouring areas. 2. Use a range of basic computer applications, including data analysis and spread sheets. 3. Search out, and organise effectively, information from a wide variety of sources (printed/written/graphic and electronic). 4. Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Organising and undertaking the mandatory 70 days fieldwork requirement, language study, computer-based teaching, by researching for essays and other assignments, through oral presentations in classes, and by undertaking a research project in the 3rd year resulting in a 10,000 word dissertation. Assessment: Fieldwork portfolio, assessed essays, project papers, the 3rd year dissertation, peer assessment (formative) of oral presentations D: Skills and other attributes Transferable skills (able to): 1. Organise, analyse, present and interpret complex data. 2. Access information from a diverse range of sources. 3. Use computers and have other transferable practical skills 4. Communicate ideas in writing and orally. 5. Work independently and to deadlines. 6. Collaborate and work as a member of a team. Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Compulsory courses in the interpretation of archaeological data and research and presentation skills (with individual and group project work); supervised 3 rd year research project; compulsory field work requirement; oral presentations in classes; classes in computing and computing applications. Assessment: Assessed essays, individual project work, dissertation, fieldwork portfolio. Formative peer-group assessment of group project work through oral presentations. The following reference points were used in designing the programme: the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications: (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/qualifications-frameworks.pdf); the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements: (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements); the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable); UCL teaching and learning policies; staff research. Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency. Programme Organiser(s) Dr Richard Bussmann Name(s): Date of Production: 08.04.03 Date of Review: October 2015 Date approved by Chair of Departmental Teaching Committee: Date approved by Faculty Teaching Committee October 2015 October 2015