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Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning

University of Leicester

About this course

BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning in Archaeology, an archaeology degree delivered entirely by distance learning with opportunities for practical fieldwork. The course holds joint accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and the University Archaeology UK group. The curriculum begins with foundational studies covering Aims and Methods in Archaeology, Archaeology BCE, Introduction to Classical Archaeology, and Archaeology CE. Intermediate and advanced stages progress through Archaeological Theory, Interpreting Archaeological Evidence, the Archaeology of Human Evolution, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age Britain and Ireland, and the Archaeology of the Roman World. Students also undertake compulsory practical training through Fieldschool (UoL) and Fieldschool (Self-organised), alongside specialized topics including the Medieval Mediterranean, Urbanisms, Archaeology of Religion and Belief, and Archaeology and Heritage.

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Institution
University of Leicester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning
Duration
1-6 years
UCAS code
UARV23DN, UARV03DN, UARV21DN, UARV01DN, UARV20DN, UARV00DN, UQAR1601DN

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Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Aims and Methods in Archaeology
  • Archaeology BCE
  • Introduction to Classical Archaeology
  • Archaeology CE
  • Archaeological Theory
  • Interpreting Archaeological Evidence
  • Fieldschool (UoL)
  • Fieldschool (Self-organised)
  • Archaeology of Human Evolution
  • Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age Britain and Ireland
  • Archaeology of the Roman World
  • Medieval Mediterranean
  • Research Bootcamp (on campus)
  • Research Bootcamp (online)
  • Urbanisms
  • Archaeology of Religion and Belief
  • Archaeology and Heritage
  • Britain and the Roman World