SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS code: VV14
Course Tuition Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man
2016 Entry (Full-time) | £9,000 p/a
International Students
2016 Entry (Full-time) | £11,300 p/a*
For further details and part-time costs, click here
Additional costs: Optional week-long Archaeology Fieldtrip module costs £150.
Excavation four-week fieldwork takes place over the summer of Year 1. Students can opt to do the fieldwork at the Leper Hospital in Winchester and this has no direct costs. Students who join department approved research projects elsewhere, either regionally or internationally, may incur costs relating to that project.
Optional week-long History Fieldtrip in Year 2 - costs vary depending on location, based on previous trips the costs have been between £300-700.
Optional History Volunteering Placement incurs travel costs and placements normally consist of 12 visits.
Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students on courses are expected to meet.
Click here for further information about the general additional costs which apply to courses at Univeristy of Winchester.
Typical offer: 260-300 points
An A level A*-C pass is required in one of the following: History, Archaeology, Classical Civilisation, Classics, or Ancient History
Degree duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
International Baccalaureate: 26 points including 5 points at Higher Level
If English is not your first language: Year 1/Level 4: IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or equivalent
Accreditation: The Department of Archaeology is a Registered Organisation with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA).
Study abroad (optional): America
Fieldwork: There are UK fieldwork opportunities throughout the year and a summer excavation. Students can also join fieldwork research projects elsewhere in the world such as Barbados, Corsica, Georgia, Belgium, Greece and Ethiopia.
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
International students seeking additional information about this programme can send an e-mail to International@winchester.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1962 827023
University of Winchester students studying Bachelor Honours degrees are pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible students must apply by the end of March in their final year and meet the entry requirements of their chosen Masters degree.
*International tuition fees are subject to an annual inflationary increase
Students study topics as diverse as Bronze Age civilisations; Classical Rome; the Anglo-Saxon era; Vikings, Normans and Charlemagne's Empire; the Crusades; the Age of Discovery; and Late Medieval England and France. The programme trains students in the disciplines of both archaeology and history, enabling them to pursue careers in either subject.
Modules in Year 1 provide a sound understanding of each discipline, the methodology of each subject and its applications. Analysis of documentary or excavated evidence helps to promote a good grasp of archaeological techniques, historical approaches, chronological time periods and, in particular, the importance of teamwork, personal research and presentation skills.
Year 2 is more wide-ranging, offering a series of optional modules whereby students can select to study a variety of diverse topics or make a focused selection of modules that follow a particular theme. Study in Year 2 aims to hone skills in presentation and
fieldwork.
In Year 3, students select a limited number of topics at a more concentrated and advanced level and typically study through extensive use of primary source material, applying all they have mastered in the dissertation.
Fieldwork
Students interested in the archaeological dimension of the programme can opt to attend the summer training excavation for two weeks during the first summer vacation and should ensure that they have accommodation available during late May and June.
The University aims to shape 'confident learners' by enabling students to develop the skills to excel in their studies here and be transferable to further studies or the employment market. Staff and students form a community of learners who, together and independently, seek to generate and exchange knowledge. Over the duration of the course, students develop independent and critical learning, building confidence and expertise progressively through independent and collaborative research, problem solving, and analysis with the support of staff. Students take responsibility for their own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.
In addition to the formally scheduled contact time (i.e. lectures, seminars etc.), students are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, personal tutors and the wide range of services to students within the University.
Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies at Winchester focuses on the history and archaeology of ancient, classical and medieval Britain, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The programme builds on Winchester's established strengths in the ancient and medieval, both in history and archaeology.
- The BA Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies programme is taught jointly by experienced and research active staff in the Departments of Archaeology and History.
- It incorporates regular trips to archaeological and historical sites.
- Students can take part in field research projects in Barbados, Corsica, the Republic of Georgia, Egypt and Ethiopia as well as in the UK.
At the University of Winchester validated programmes may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances. The University is committed to ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes. Further details on assessment types used in the programme you are interested in can be found on the course page, by attending an Open Day/Evening, or contacting our teaching staff.
Graduates pursue careers in teaching, archives, field archaeology and museums.
For more information about graduate employment visit - From Freshers to Future - what will yours be?
At the University of Winchester, we are committed to ensuring all our students gain employability skills to enable you to enter graduate level jobs and pursue the profession of your choice, for more information please read the Employability Statement.
Student Satisfaction
Students on the course have commented positively on:
• The way staff explain things,
• Their ability to make the subject interesting,
• Their willingness to provide both advice and support.
Assessment
Assessment is carefully tailored to the aims and learning outcomes of the course with a wide range of assessment types. The University is committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to students on their academic progress and achievement, enabling them to reflect on their progress and plan their academic and skills development effectively. Students are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from their course tutors and lecturers.
Employability
The Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) record collects information about what those completing university go on to do six months after graduation. The Careers Service undertakes DLHE on an annual basis through surveys and a data collection process. DLHE is designed and strictly controlled by HESA.
While DLHE provides accurate information about first destinations, this data needs to be viewed with some degree of care. Six months after leaving university is often a time of much uncertainty and change for leavers; many will be unsure of their long-term career plans and may take a temporary job or time out. The destinations of graduates only six months out of university do not necessarily reflect longer term career success and are therefore a crude measure of employability. Therefore, DLHE data should be viewed as merely a 'snapshot' of one particular year's experiences at a specific point in time.