The programme contains extensive fieldwork and artefact care, providing the opportunity for students to undertake surveys and discover the practical essentials of archaeological work. For those interested in artefacts, there are museum placements and practical sessions in artefact analysis. Students will receive a good grounding in all periods of British archaeology and there is also a course unit in the second year, which will examine the distinctive archaeological record in Cornwall including the Celtic West, Tintagel and Cornwall's industrial sites which have recently received World Heritage status. Practical skills such as surveying, excavation, museum work, computing and conserving monuments are also a core component. Students will undertake research into a topic of their own choosing under the guidance of staff. In the first year students produce a project design; they then research and produce a project report in the second year. This helps students apply the skills learnt in other modules and have a tangible record of their capabilities to show to future employers.