BA Archaeology with Year Abroad

Year 1

You will study the archaeological past from the origins of the human species to the 20th century, learning the aims and methods of archaeology along the way. You will also gain practical experience in a wide variety of archaeological skills and be able to take part in a local archaeological fieldschool. Recently we have run fabulous fieldschools at Bradgate Park,with archaeological sites from the Mesolithic to the historic period, including the Tudor mansion of Lady Jane Grey (England's nine-day Queen), and the Iron Age Hillfort of Burrough Hill.

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

In the summer following your first year you will take part in our fieldschool.

 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 2

During your second year, you will study core modules in fieldwork, heritage skills and archaeological theory. The Heritage Skills module will enable you to gain experience of the heritage sector. In addition you will be able to choose five option modules covering different archaeological periods and specialisms. At the end of your second year, you will undertake fieldwork on either a University of Leicester project or a project of your choice anywhere in the world (subject to approval).

 

Core modules

• Fieldwork 1
• Heritage Skills
• Theory and Archaeology

Option modules
Choose three option modules from:

• 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

Plus two option modules from:

• Artefact Analysis
• Celts, Britons and Barbarians: Iron Age Europe in context
• The Medieval Mediterranean World

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year Abroad (optional)

We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

 

Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.

 

For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.

 

Final Year

This is the chance for you to specialise in a topic that interests you for your dissertation. In addition, you will take a module in advanced archaeological fieldwork, plus option modules in a variety of subjects.

 

Core modules

• Fieldwork 2
• Archaeology Dissertation

Option modules

Choose two option modules from:

• Archaeozoology (double module)
• Human Skeletal Analysis (double module)
• Power and Difference in the Past
• Warfare, Conflict and Violence in the Human Past

Plus two option modules from:

• Ceramic Analysis
• Greek and Roman Art
• Archaeology and Ancient History in Education
• The Archaeology of Colonialism in the Americas
• Archaeology of Islamic Societies

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

• 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.

Other national and international qualifications considered. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you can apply for the International Foundation Year – Society and Culture run by the Global Study Centre. The GSC provides academic support to help you progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester.

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
• Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,250 for that year

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £19,000 per year
• Year Abroad: £4,750, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

We are proud to host an on-site, professional archaeological unit, the award-winning University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) - the team that found King Richard III. ULAS offer HEAR and CIFA accredited internships. This means that you can begin to gain training and professional experience whilst you are studying with us.

 

All our degrees provide transferable skills in communication, presentation, critical analysis and teamwork. This will be critical for your future career, whether it is in archaeological studies or in one of the wide range of professions that attract our graduates. It doesn't matter if you have little or no previous experience in archaeology; we have designed our courses for maximum flexibility. This allows you to choose how you want to specialise or diversify as your knowledge and understanding develop.

 

For archaeology degrees, practical experience is a key element of our courses. You will participate in excavations and learn various fieldwork techniques throughout your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to interpret archaeological material.

 

Our dedicated work experience and outreach staff will organise placements for you in schools, heritage organisations, museums, field archaeology units, archives, laboratories and on external projects – complementing the volunteering provision within the University.

 

As part of our year 2 Heritage Skills and year 3 Archaeology and Ancient History in Education modules, you can do a placement/project in a school or heritage setting where you work with a teacher/heritage mentor to gain a range of experience and to design and deliver a lesson plan or outreach activity. These modules provide an excellent foundation for a PGCE or a career in heritage management.