Program Overview

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Archaeological Specialist Apprenticeship L7

Why study this course

Gain a MA qualification in advanced practical skills on a variety of different archaeological sites.

Devised to meet the demand of the archaeological sector for professional training.

Learn about the entire lifecycle of an archaeological project from planning to archiving.

An Apprenticeship is fully funded through the apprenticeship levy or 95% funded for small businesses.

Course overview

Over the course of this programme, you will be trained in the techniques of modern archaeological fieldwork, analysis and dissemination. You will gain a MA qualification which is fully funded through the apprenticeship levy, or 95% funded for small businesses.

Key facts

• Duration: 2 years
• Mode of study: Part-time blended
• Start date: September
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University

About this apprenticeship

The Archaeological Specialist Apprenticeship has been devised to provide apprentices with wide-ranging, advanced archaeological skills, whilst they earn and gain real work experience. Over the course of the programme, Archaeological Specialist Apprentices will be taught key methods that are employed in modern archaeological fieldwork. Apprentices will be involved in the whole archaeological process from planning projects, surveying, preliminary investigation, excavation, post-excavation, analysis, report writing, and archiving. Under the supervision of our expert staff, apprentices will develop their knowledge and skills so that they are able to lead and undertake wide ranging archaeological research, with a high level of responsibility for the delivery and quality of their own work and that of others.

What you will study

• Course modules
  • Archaeological Field School
  • Being an Archaeologist
  • Archaeological Project Management
  • Archaeological Surveying
  • Post-Excavation
  • Community Engagement

Assessment

Module assessments provide opportunities for Archaeological Specialist Apprentices to acquire, develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, subject specific, intellectual and transferable skills. A range of assessments are used which are relevant to the individual demands of the subject matter and enable Archaeological Specialist Apprentices to participate in a varied and engaging educational and personal development experience.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship although an initial assessment will take place to ensure the apprenticeship is the most appropriate training programme for the individual and employer. Candidates will need to be resident in the UK and in employment (with at least 50% of the working hours in England). Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeship and employment role.

Careers & Further study

This programme has been designed to provide Apprentices practical instruction in specialist archaeological skills. Assignments have been designed to reflect work Apprentices will be required to undertake in the archaeological sector. Commercial archaeology units, as well as the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, were consulted during the development of this programme. As this programme is a professional development programme for individuals in existing employment, it has been designed to enhance their employability by preparing them for transitioning into more senior management roles and formalising their knowledge and skills within a qualification framework.

Fees & Funding

Costs may be covered by government funding and/or your employer – employers who pay the Apprenticeship Levy can pay fees directly through their Levy Contribution. Alternatively, businesses who do not pay the levy may be able to claim 95% of the cost of tuition fees from the Government.