Archaeology, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David the United Kingdom

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The award
BA

How long you will study
3 Years

Domestic course fees
GBP 9000 per year

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
find out

International course fees
GBP 14900 per year

All study options

About Archaeology at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

Archaeology is among one of the most active, varied and research intensive academic Schools within the University. The School is based on the cusp of the Cambrian mountains and thus enjoys being part of one of the most beautiful University campus locations in the UK. Archaeology is the study of the human past through an examination of physical remains such as stone tools, pottery and bones, through to buildings, structures, monuments and landscapes. It attempts to reveal how both contemporary societies and past societies are organised, how humanity interacts with the environments and landscapes, and how ideas about the world are visible in the objects people have created.

To be able to understand the past in any depth, engagement with theoretical and ethical issues is needed. This means we explore issues such as heritage, representation, land use, technology, environmental change, death, beliefs and the evolution of the human body, mind and ideas with a view to broadening and widening knowledge of how humanity has arrived at the position it is in now.

Many modules include a field trip to local sites or historic features of the landscape: we also do a graveyard survey for the less-squeamish. As well as classroom activities you will participate in our annual excavation at the spectacular Cistercian monastery and hinterland of Strata Florida, a few miles north of the campus in the Cambrian Mountains.

Key Features

Reasons to choose this course include:

  • UK and overseas field excavations (Strata Florida, Mediterranean, Qatar)
  • Combines theory, method and practice of archaeology with the support and expertise of active researchers and leaders in their field
  • Excellent facilities for field and laboratory-based courses, with its own bespoke series of laboratories (covering analysis of soil, pollen, 'the bone lab', the project room)
  • Hi-tech computer facilities to undertake GIS survey
  • Many wide-ranging and varied option courses to choose from
  • Staff with teaching and research expertise in a wide international area
  • Ideal area with sites ranging from prehistoric hill forts and monuments, to Roman gold mines and imposing medieval castle complexes
  • Work placement opportunities with local archaeology trusts, CADW, National Trust and so on

Modules

Typical modules include:

  • Excavation and Fieldwork
  • Nautical Archaeology
  • Post-Excavation and Analysis
  • Advanced Archaeological Analysis
  • Forensic Archaeology
  • Bronze Age Societies
  • Funerary Beliefs in Ancient Egypt
  • Palaeoenvironmental archaeology
  • Museums, Heritage and Representation
  • Human Evolution
  • Exhibiting Egypt
  • Battlefield Archaeology
  • Land, Sea and Sky-scapes
  • Humans and their Environments in Prehistoric Europe
  • Medieval Castles in Context

Course Tutor(s)

  • Dr Ros Coard
  • Dr Quentin Drew
  • Dr Penny Dransart
  • Prof. Nigel Nayling
  • Dr Martin Bates

Assessment

The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1,000 to 4,000 words in length, document analysis, book/ journal reviews, short reports and reflective journals, time tests, seen and unseen exams, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, wikis, commentaries and film evaluations.

Career Opportunities

Career and employment opportunities include:

  • Government and commercial management
  • Teaching, education officer
  • Voluntary work
  • Research and Postgraduate opportunities
  • Heritage sector
  • Museum, exhibition and archive work
  • ITC
  • Local community and council work
  • Professional field archaeology

Related Courses

  • BA Archaeology Professional Practice
  • BA Ancient Civilisations
  • BA Archaeology with Forensic Studies
  • BA Environmental Archaeology
  • BA Nautical Archaeology

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

Study options for this course

  • The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
  • The awardBAHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study3 years
    Course starts find outDomestic course feesGBP 9000 per yearInternational course feesGBP 14900 per year
  • The awardMArtHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study3 years
    Course starts find outDomestic course feesGBP 9000 per yearInternational course feesGBP 14900 per year

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

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