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FdSc Archaeology
The course contains extensive fieldwork and artefact care, providing the opportunity for you to undertake surveys and discover the practical essentials of archaeological work. This is the only Foundation Degree in Archaeology in the country and teaches the latest digital technologies used in archaeology.
why choose this course?
Practical skills such as surveying, excavation, museum work, computing and conserving monuments are also core components. Cornwall presents a great setting to study in. There are field trips to local sites in the South West and there is an optional overseas residential trip. The course is based in Cornwall with access to coastline, beaches and moorlands.
Top Course Highlights
Small Classes
Excellent Tutor Support
Practical skills
Field Trips
Cornish Archaeology
There are field trips to local sites in the South West and there is an optional overseas residential trip. The course is based in Cornwall with access to coastline, beaches and moorlands.
Flexibility
There is a focus on your developing the requisite interests and skills for the career that you want with flexibility in the choice of work experiences and project work.
Complete a Final Major Project
You will have the opportunity to complete a personalised project which enables you to research your own chosen area of History. This develops key research and analytical skills. The project acts as a superb preparation for future dissertation work or report writing.
What will I learn?
Students will receive a good grounding in all periods of British archaeology, both prehistoric and historic. There is also a unit in the second year which examines the distinctive archaeological record in Cornwall including the Celtic West, the importance of Tintagel, and significance of Cornwall’s industrial sites, which have received World Heritage status. For those interested in artefacts, there are museum work experience and practical sessions in artefact analysis.
Modules could include:
- Archaeology and Environment from Prehistory to Roman Times
- Excavation, Post-Excavation and Museums
- History of Archaeological Debate
- Post-Roman To Recent Times: Culture, Science and Statistics.
- Principles of Field Survey
- Entrepreneurship and Applied Practice
- The Archaeology and Geology of Cornwall
- Museum Conservation and Display
- Quaternary and Archaeological Science
- Field Techniques and Interpretation
All students will need to take part in fieldwork and produce a project report.
Where will it take me?
Employability
It has excellent employer links and hands-on practical experience in a range of archaeological and heritage skills. It deals with both prehistoric and historic archaeology. You will undertake work experience which is linked to the professional project module in the second year. You will be able to go on field trips, organised by the College to archaeological sites and landscapes and the chance to meet employers in the industry.
The future
Graduates could apply to progress onto BSc (Hons) Archaeology delivered at Truro and Penwith College or to further archaeological studies at degree level at other universities. Alternatively, graduates could progress to employment in archaeological units, museums and heritage centres. Please note there is a deadline for progression applications and places may be subject to availability.
Assessment Arangements
You will undertake research into a topic of your own choosing under the guidance of staff. In the first year, you will produce a project design; you will then research and produce a project report in the second year. This helps you apply the skills learnt in other modules and have a tangible record of your capabilities to show to future employers.
Entry Requirements
GCSE Level: Normally English and Maths at Grade C or above.
Together with one of the following:
A minimum of 48 tariff points at A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
Access to Higher Education: Considered on an individual basis.
National and Advanced Diplomas in a relevant subject are accepted as a progression to a Foundation Degree and HND.
Applications from mature students without these qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but must prove they are capable of Higher Education study. Level 3 qualifications achieved in the workplace will be taken into consideration.
All applicants will be invited to an interview. If an applicant cannot attend the interview, efforts will be made to conduct a telephone or electronic interview.
Additional information
Awarding body
University of Plymouth
Duration
Two years full time, part time route available
UCAS code
V400
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What you could earn
Potential Salary
£20,166
Entry Level Salary
£10,914
Average Salary
£39,412
Annual openings in Cornwall
5
Potential Salary
£27,504
Entry Level Salary
£16,168
Average Salary
£61,637
Annual openings in Cornwall
32
Potential Salary
£21,991
Entry Level Salary
£9,361
Average Salary
£30,257
Annual openings in Cornwall
7
Potential Salary
£28,201
Entry Level Salary
£14,586
Average Salary
£56,577
Annual openings in Cornwall
5
Potential Salary
£37,091
Entry Level Salary
£25,330
Average Salary
£64,948
Annual openings in Cornwall
3
Potential Salary
£23,189
Entry Level Salary
£14,384
Average Salary
£40,885
Annual openings in Cornwall
2
Potential Salary
£34,600
Entry Level Salary
£21,462
Average Salary
£61,003
Annual openings in Cornwall
7
Potential Salary
£32,637
Entry Level Salary
£18,358
Average Salary
£42,260
Annual openings in Cornwall
