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Our Archaeology BA will enhance your understanding of the diverse societies of the past through the traces they have left in the form of material objects and texts. We will cover material from the first use of stone tools 3.3 million years ago to the present day. Leicester is world-famous for our discovery of Richard III, and youll benefit from working alongside academics who have made incredible finds. Practical experience is a vital part of the course. You will participate in excavations and learn various fieldwork techniques throughout your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to interpret what you unearth. You will have the opportunity to gain experience with local heritage organizations, schools, and our professional archaeological unit through Year 2 and 3 module placements and our accredited internship program.
A/AS-levels: BBB. Two AS-levels can be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies or Critical Thinking accepted.
EPQ with A-Levels: BBC at A-Level + EPQ at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which must be at Distinction.
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points.
BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.
T Levels: Merit. All T Levels considered.
Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Core modules
Archaeology: The Essentials
Debates in Archaeological Heritage
Making Sense of the Past (Critical Thinking in Archaeology)
Practical Aims and Methods in Archaeology
Thinking Through Things
Using Archaeological Evidence
An Introduction to World Archaeology BC
An Introduction to World Archaeology AD
Fieldwork 1
Heritage Skills
Theory and Archaeology
Option modules
Archaeology of the Roman Empire
Archaeological Survey and Geomatics
Environmental Archaeology
Living in Towns: Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeological Approaches
Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age Britain and Ireland
Artefact Analysis
Celts, Britons and Barbarians: Iron Age Europe in Context
The Medieval Mediterranean World
Fieldwork 2
Archaeology, Ancient History and Archaeology, History and Archaeology Dissertation
Archaeozoology (double module)
Human Skeletal Analysis (dual module)
Power and Difference in the Past
Warfare, Conflict and Violence in the Human Past
Ceramic Analysis
Greek and Roman Art
Archaeology and Ancient History in Education
The Archaeology of Colonialism in the Americas
Archaeology of Islamic Societies
Bodies and Beings of Viking Worlds
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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