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BA Archaeology with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Institution
Canterbury Christ Church University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Archaeology with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
V402
Typical offer
A-level DDE, UCAS 64

Entry requirements

A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Extra information We also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education. You may be asked to attend an interview.

About this course

BA (Hons) Archaeology, studying human history from prehistoric to modern periods. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme includes a foundation year and eight weeks of fully funded fieldwork at the Culver Archaeological Project in East Sussex. A final-year Major Project dissertation allows independent research, and the course follows professional standards set by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.

Modules

  • The Power of Arts, Humanities and Education
  • The Fearless Learner
  • Canterbury in the World
  • The Big Picture
  • Success Modules
  • The Archaeological Apprentice
  • Prehistoric Worlds
  • Trojans to Romans
  • Medieval Matters
  • Success Modules
  • Crafting the Past
  • Bodies of Evidence
  • The Field Archaeologist
  • Interdisciplinary modules
  • The Professional Archaeologist
  • Realising Research
  • Dig to Dialogue
  • A Future in Ruins?
  • Major Project: Archaeology