SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS codes: V402 BSc/ArcPr
Typical offer: 260-300 points
An A level A*-C pass is required in a Science subject. Other A level subjects such as Mathematics, Geography, Environmental Science or Geology are also accepted
International Baccalaureate: 25 points including 5 points at Higher Level
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL iBT score of 87 or equivalent
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Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Year 1 examines the theory and practice of archaeology, historic and prehistoric periods and the methods, theories and approaches that underpin archaeological science. Year 2 introduces the scientific skills commonly used in archaeology. Students may focus their studies on biological, geological and/or physical science topics, while also studying the archaeology of one or more European archaeological periods. During Year 3, students may focus on topics, periods or themes from Year 2 or broaden their studies to examine the archaeology of the Mediterranean, the Americas, Africa and Anatolia/the Near East. Students also carry out a piece of applied scientific research.
Fieldwork
Students undertake fieldwork throughout their course and during Years 1 and 3 can attend two periods of summer excavation. Between Years 2 and 3, students may join fieldwork research projects in Barbados, Corsica, Ethiopia, former Soviet Republic of Georgia and the UK.
Professional recognition
The Department of Archaeology at the University of Winchester is a Registered Archaeological Organisation (RAO) with the Institute for Archaeologists (IfA). Students can become Affiliates of the IfA. After graduation they can build up field experience to progress to full membership categories.
Year 1
• Introduction to Archaeology
• Introduction to Archaeological Resources
• The Development of Archaeology
• Introduction to Archaeological Science
Year 2
• Theory and Research Methods in Archaeology
• GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
• Excavation
• Themed studies include: The Archaeology and History of Death
• Period-based studies include: Later European Prehistory and The Vikings
• Applied techniques include: Geomatics and Remote Sensing and Geoarchaeology
Year 3
• Archaeological Science Seminars
• Depth studies include: Later Prehistoric Wessex and Mediterranean Landscape Studies
Graduates have entered the archaeological profession working for commercial organisations, local and national authorities. The degree is also a platform for postgraduate study at Winchester or elsewhere, and the earth and biological sciences.