All students take three subjects in their first two terms, after which they can specialise. Many decide to take Archaeology on its own, but some decide to continue with two subjects and aim for a Joint Honours degree. The Department of Archaeology aims to achieve this mission by advancing knowledge and understanding of the human past through teaching and research. These aims will be met by a clearly structured course that stages objectives over three levels of progressive development. They develop comprehension of how such methods are used to reconstruct past lifestyles and human social development.
Students attain basic skills in information technology.
Students learn to understand and use theoretical concepts, to think comparatively and cross-culturally, and to appreciate the dynamics of change. They are able to draw conclusions from archaeological evidence and to communicate these through writing. Students engage in independent learning and critical analysis. Students are able to evaluate critically archaeological source material and competing interpretations. They develop verbal skills and are able to engage in debate over archaeological issues.