Program Overview

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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Archaeology (with Foundation Year) course at the University of Winchester is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the physical evidence of past societies, tracing the evolution and cultural history of humanity. The course takes students on an immersive and exciting journey through time, from our earliest human ancestors to the industrial age, drawing from subjects within the humanities and the physical and biological sciences.

Course Features

• Learn from world-leading archaeologists in a stimulating and engaging environment, exploring the rich archaeological heritage of Wessex.
• Use fully-equipped laboratory and the latest industry-standard surveying equipment.
• Take part in home and overseas fieldwork projects currently in Germany and the Republic of Georgia.
• Accredited by The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).

Course Details

Year 0 (Level 3)

• Developing Academic Skills and a Sense of Vocation (40 Credits)
• Important Thinkers and the Big Questions (40 Credits)
• Exploring the Past: People, Place and Perspectives (40 Credits)

Year 1 (Level 4)

• The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures (30 Credits)
• Archaeology: Methods, Approaches and Artefacts (30 Credits)
• Archaeological Techniques: Principles and Practice (30 Credits)
• Archaeological Resources and Skills (30 Credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Archaeological Fieldwork and Post-fieldwork Techniques (30 Credits)
• Theory and Research in Archaeology (30 Credits)
• The Archaeology of Britain (30 Credits)
• Optional Modules (30 Credits)
  • GIS & Geomatics
  • From Homer to Alexander: The Making of Classical & Hellenistic Greece
  • Death, Burials and Bioarchaeology

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Extended Independent Study in Archaeology (30 Credits)
• Archaeology and Heritage: Process and Interpretation (30 Credits)
• Optional Modules (30 Credits)
  • Archaeological Project Management and Fieldwork
  • Themes in European Prehistory
  • Rites, Religions and Ritual
  • The Archaeology of Conflict

Entry Requirements

• UK: 48 points
• International: Equivalent qualifications
• GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher
• Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative

Tuition Fees

• UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland: £9,535 (Foundation year)
• International: £16,700 (Foundation year)

Additional Costs

• Field trips: Indicative cost £150
• Excavation: Indicative cost £1,500

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

• Various scholarships and bursaries available to support students financially

Career Prospects

• Graduates are well equipped to enter the archaeological or heritage profession
• Careers in museums, heritage organisations, commercial archaeology, or local authorities

Pre-approved for a Masters

• If you study a Bachelor Honours degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester

Programme Leader

• Dr Phil Mater, Lecturer in Archaeological and Geographical Geomatics

Related Courses in History and Archaeology

• Various courses available within the subject areas of History and Archaeology

Information for International Students

• Specific information for international students, including entry requirements, funding opportunities, visas, and more

Open Days

• Various open days available throughout the year

Contact Us

• University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR
• Tel: +44 (0) 1962 841515

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