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Aimed at those who have completed a Certificate in Archaeology, or have prior archaeological experience, this Diploma gives students the opportunity to extend and develop the knowledge and skills they have already acquired; there are 2 complementary pathways at Diploma level; the Diploma in Archaeology I is broadly focused on the history, theory and practice of key aspects of the field; the Diploma in Archaeology II (expected to be available 2012–13) combines more advanced study of 2 archaeological periods or societies already introduced in the Certificate course, with in-depth study of the interpretation of archaeological materials; the course enables students to develop specialist skills as an archaeologist ready to practise in the field; the course is taught and awarded at 2nd-year undergraduate level and offers 60 credits within the Higher Education Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS); this is equivalent to half of the 2nd year of full-time undergraduate study; students can go on to complete a 2nd Diploma in Archaeology course in 2012/13 to claim a 120-credit Diploma of Higher Education in archaeology.
Term 1: Interpretation: history and theory of archaeology: how can we think about a past we no longer perceive?; do artefacts hold the key to understanding human social behaviour and world history?; this unit explores the different traditions and development of archaeological thought, from the history and development of the discipline to the various approaches to interpreting archaeological data; the unit is designed to help students capture the feeling of discovery and debate that characterises the field. Term 2: Osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology: this unit teaches the core skills of osteology in the archaeological context, using a considerable amount of practical skeletal recording and analysis; skeletal anatomy and physiology: handling archaeological bone samples, compiling an inventory, assessing demographic parameters (ethnicity, sex, age and body size/shape) and the mechanisms, terminology and diagnosis of bone pathology; students learn to take into account the effects of environment, culture and taphonomy on skeleton and the burial assemblage. Term 3: Project-based course: this unit allows students to develop their research skills through supervised independent study and the production of a 5,000 word project.
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1 years |
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Cambridge, CB2 1TN |
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£1200 per year |
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University of Cambridge
Archaeology
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Very relevant and most vocational course offered at the university. The course is very fast paced until a-level maths element taught in first 2 weeks of starting. Our teachers are at the forefront of their research so they are very inspirin...more
The course is extremely challenging but also very rewarding. No prior knowledge except standard A-level maths and physics is needed and the rest will be taught as you go along. Make sure to make most out of the supervisions as these are the...more
3 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.There's something for everyone - at first you won't have much choice, but later on you can pick options that interest you, everything from Glaciology to Culture and Society. The pace is as fast as you make it - if you tried to do all the re...more
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