Archaeology and Landscape Studies BSc (Hons)

Overview

Landscape studies are diverse and exciting and this course provides you with the wide range of practical and academic skills needed to succeed in this field.

This degree provides an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to studying the landscape. You will combine the methods and theory of archaeology with those used to study the physical environment and interpret the landscape. The impact of human activity on the natural landscape is investigated as a way of enhancing our understanding of the different processes that form and affect the archaeological record.

This course introduces you to a wide range of techniques needed to decipher the landscape, including archaeological excavation, topographical and geophysical survey, aerial photographic interpretation and essential computing skills. Practical work and field trips are essential to the course, allowing you to apply your skills in observation and interpretation to the real world. An Independent Study will allow you to focus on a particular area of interest.

200-260 UCAS Tariff points

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Introduction to Archaeology
Introduction to Fieldwork in Archaeology
History of the British Landscape
Heritage Studies: A Critical Introduction
World Archaeology & Ancient Civilisations
Earth Systems and Processes
Landforms & Landscapes
Introduction to Geology
Mapping the Environment
Landscape Archaeology
Interpreting the Past
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Iron Age & Roman Britain
The Study & Interpretation of Artefacts
Environmental Archaeology
Residential Field Course
Soils and the Environment
Mountain Geomorphology
River Processes
Research Methods
Archaeology Field
Study (Excavation)
Neolithic & Bronze Age Britain
The Archaeology of Medieval Settlement
Death & Burial
Managing the Historic Environment
Mountain Environments Field Course
Countryside Conservation & Agricultural Change
Ice Age Environments
Work Placement
Independent Study

Most work is assessed through different kinds of coursework - there are very few exams in the course.

Assessments include report-writing, fieldwork projects, reflective journals, essays and presentations.

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Archaeology and Landscape Studies BSc (Hons) VK43 BSc/ALS

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You will be prepared for careers in archaeological fieldwork (contract archaeology), archaeological consultancy, local government and planning, national organisations such as English Heritage, Natural England, Environment Agency, National Trust, conservation, countryside management, museums and the heritage industry, teaching, the Civil Service and research.

This is also an ideal base for postgraduate study.

Student Profile:

Student Profile:
David Orr
Course: Archaeology and Landscape Studies BSc (Hons)
Hometown: Worcester

“Archaeology and Landscape Studies combines my interest in archaeology and physical geography in a single honours course. For me, the course is a great introduction to archaeology, hopefully leading to a career in the field. Worcester is a great place to study- there’s plenty to do but not too many distractions, which is ideal when you’re juggling study, work and a family of five!”