Archaeology by University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Archaeology

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Welcome to UWTSD Lampeter One of the most important choices you will make in life is not just where you go to university, but what sort of education you’ll get while you’re there. When you’re working your way through the Higher Education admissions procedure, it’s easy for you to feel overwhelmed. At UWTSD Lampeter, we hope to make this process easier for you by giving you a comprehensive insight into UWTSD, particularly the Lampeter campus, where you could be living for 3 years (or more!). Over the next few pages, we want to introduce you to the things that make Lampeter unlike any other campus, in any other University and show you what makes our courses unique.

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“Lampeter is one global village, with a wealth of knowledge and resources. It’s just like home” Esther, BA Anthropology

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Community Spirit

Lampeter retains the small college feel so that each student can develop a fantastic relationship with their lecturers. We are proud to say that UWTSD came 5th in the UK for good personal relationships with teaching staff*.

Excellent Student Support

Student support teams are consistently there to look after your wellbeing.

Rich Heritage

In 1822, the Lampeter campus – St David’s College – was founded, making us the oldest degree awarding University in England and Wales besides Oxford and Cambridge.

Dedicated Academic Staff

Our academic staff contribute to cuttingedge research and disseminate it to their students. It is no surprise that UWTSD is 8th in the UK for high-quality staff/lectures*.

Your Studies, Your Decision

Every student is heavily involved in their own education. We offer a range of degrees, Single Honours, Joint Honours, Combined Honours and Manor/Minor Honours to choose from. *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016

“I chose Lampeter because it is a beautiful part of the world and I feel very welcome there.” Bethan, BA Classical Civilisation

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Lampeter Town Lampeter is a university town where students and staff are integral to its cultural, economic and community life, and where the town – its people, shops, pubs and groups – are woven into the fabric of the university.

Lampeter offers an alternative, refreshing university experience; there is a vibrancy and energy within the town, where students are welcomed into the community, a tradition that has been upheld for almost two centuries.

Collaboration with the local community

Award-winning cafés & shops

Town Facilities

The local museum, is ideally situated on the Lampeter campus. Here, students can curate and exhibit artefacts, and gain valuable experience working in the heritage sector with volunteers and staff with ample experience in the industry.

Lampeter hosts an eclectic range of shops covering everything from clothes to camping equipment, and from kebabs to fine dining.

For those who enjoy swimming, there is a leisure centre which is 5 minutes’ walking distance from the campus. Students have free access to the local swimming pool during student sessions, or can use the swimming pool as a member of the public at other times.

Benefitting from our rural roots, an allotment is flourishing on the campus. With the help of staff, students, and members of the town, herbs, vegetables and beautiful flowers are being sown. The university and town share sports facilities and pitches, while our students play as often for the university teams as for the town ones.

Look out for Conti’s Café & Ice Cream, a longstanding, family-run café which prides itself on its award-winning ice cream flavours, and locallysourced food. If you are keen on organic produce and healthfoods, the Mulberry Bush is equally renowned for its excellence. A healthfood shop and vegetarian café, the Mulberry Bush was a finalist in the Best Independent Retailer 2014. There are many pubs in Lampeter, all of which offer superb ales and a mix of students and locals. If you’re looking for a part-time job, there are many opportunities for students to earn some extra cash.

“Lovely small town atmosphere with plenty of shops and sense of community” Eurgain, BA Applied Anthropology

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You can stock up on food in various shops, from supermarkets to local butchers, organic food shops, as well as a Farmers’ Market. The medical centre is conveniently placed on the edge of the campus. Upon enrolment students will be registered to the medical centre. There are regular bus links with direct services to, Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, Swansea, Cardiff and London.

Aberaeron: A picturepostcard seaside town Make your way along the beautiful and rugged Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire coastal paths Aberystwyth & Carmarthen: main rail links to N and SW of England respectively Strata Florida Abbey: Here, our students regularly participate in explorations and excavations Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mines: This ancient gold mine is a regular field trip opportunity for those interested in the ancient world

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Lampeter Campus The design of the Lampeter campus allows you to get the most out of your experience with us: we support you to focus, and ensure that you are afforded the luxury to concentrate on your studies. We make sure that everything you might need is close at hand. In contrast to other universities where you might have to travel to your lectures at a great cost of time and money, here, at Lampeter, all you have to do is take a brief, pleasant walk down a gentle hill from the Halls to arrive at the heart of the teaching blocks. You will find the rest of the university services just a stone’s throw away from the teaching blocks. This includes the research labs, the food outlets, a coffee shop that serves locally produced fairtrade food, library, chapel, mosque, launderette, museum, gym, student services, bar, night club, film club, media centre, students’ union buildings, the IT services and computer rooms; even your post is collected and stored for you!

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“One of the best things about Lampeter is the lecturers. They treat students with respect, are approachable, and are enthusiastic about their subjects.”

Katie, BA Ancient History and Classical Studies

“I loved it so much here I have stayed for my Masters!” Rachael, MArts Theology

“I’m having an enjoyable time, great scenery, top academics and I don’t want to leave.” David, BA Ancient History

“Lampeter offers the perfect atmosphere for inquisitive minds to strive and progress in any chosen field.” Lisa, BA Philosophy

Students’ Union The Students’ Union plays a key role in ensuring that all students are represented and supported. You can contribute to the Students’ Union by volunteering, fundraising or simply taking part in events!:

“I have made some amazing friends here that I know I will be friends with when I graduate.” Sarah, BA Archaeology

“The SU has creative events and provides something for everyone” Eurgain, BA Applied Anthropology “The clubs and societies are good, especially the sport ones. There are a lot of opportunities to play against other universities” Heather, BA Ancient History and Archaeology

“The football team is great!”

Mikey, BA Classical Studies

“I’m in the Dance Society - it’s great and very well organised” Lucy, BA Classical Studies

Football Rugby Battle Soc Viking Soc Live Action Role Play Pagan Soc Musical Theatre Yoga Philosophy Feminist Celtic LGBT+ Christian Sacred Arts Disney Singing Medieval Netball Fencing Hockey Basketball Archery Gaming Performing Arts

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Accommodation All students have the option of living in halls for the duration of their studies and all accommodation options include wireless internet and parking. There is a variety of accommodation on offer, including ensuite or nona non-ensuite ensuite bedrooms. bedrooms. The halls The halls of of residence residence areare self-catered self-catered and and each include flat includes a communal a communal kitchen. kitchen. All thethe All accommodation accommodation is within is within easy distance easy distance of lecture of lecture rooms, rooms, the 1822 the Café and 1822 Caféthe andStudents’ the Students’ Union.Union.

The cost of living in West Wales in considerably less than in the rest of Wales and the UK as a whole. Thanks to low accommodation costs, you should be able to live on the Lampeter campus without incurring as much debt, nor will you need as much financial support from family or part-time work. This gives you the chance to focus on your studies and the student life. For more information about accommodation or to download an accommodation application form, please see our website: http://www. uwtsd.ac.uk/accommodation http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ accommodation/

Average weekly rent according to accommodation category (latest NUS data, 2013)

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that work We have Hall Wardens who are onovernight hand to help to ensure with any that problems all students you are safe; they are there to answer may have. your questions and resolve any issues. work on the Lampeter Porters campus 24 hours a day. The security Security team ensure porters that the work campus on the is Lampeter secure andcampus are always 24 hours available, a day. The security should you need teamanything. ensure that the campus is secure and are always present, Ann Harris, should ouryou Accommodation need anything. Officer, is much-loved by the Ann Harris, students on the our Lampeter Accommodation Officer, isShe much-loved by the campus. ensures that students on the Lampeter accommodation is suitable and campus. She manages anyensures accommodation that the accommodation is suitable queries that you may have. and manages any accommodation queries that you may have.

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Lampeter £501 per calendar month £167 per person

Carmarthen £582 per calendar month £194 per person

Swansea £643 per calendar month £214.33 per person

Liverpool £668 per calendar month £222.67 per person

Birmingham £748 per calendar month £249.33 per person

Cardiff £884 per calendar month £294.67 per person

Manchester £885 per calendar month £295 per person

Bristol £1,092 per calendar month £364 per person

London £4,473 per calendar month £1,491 per person

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UWTSD was ranked #5 out for ‘Accommodation Cost’ Financial Support

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Facilities

Library

Roderic Bowen Library & Archives The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives (RBLA) is undoubtedly the most unique aspect of study at Lampeter. It houses some 35,000 printed works from before 1850, a small collection of Medieval manuscripts (the oldest being c.1200), around 100 manuscripts from the Early Modern period, and a host of other written treasures. The RBLA provides you with the opportunity to enhance your learning, enhance your CV, and gain valuable skills for future employment.

Get the chance to uncover unknown, uncatalogued historical documents from various historical periods

The Lampeter Library has a wide range of printed and electronic works that students can access throughout their studies. The library contains quiet study spaces, - Volunteers are welcome to curate computer workstations, and study online exhibitions or catalogue rooms for you to arrange a study documents. group, or have some quiet time to work alone. - Hands-on work with manuscripts and artefacts. All rooms have wireless internet - Archivists and lecturers present to access, so you can use your laptop or tablet with ease and study assist and guide you. wherever you are.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The RBLA is fantastic because students get the chance to involve themselves directly with the archive and its materials. Other institutions cannot compete because they are just too big.â&#x20AC;? Peter Hopkins, Archivist at the RBLA.

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Support Services Across your years of study you may need various levels of support: academic, personal, and/or financial. On the Lampeter Campus, the Canterbury Building is the hub for all your support needs.

Academic Support

Student Services

Career Services

For every academic year, there is a Welfare Officer. They are the point of contact for any student who wants to discuss non-academic concerns or issues that impact on their studies.

The Student Services team offer advice on issues from academic skills to finance, and can provide students with one-to-one support from professional mentors.

There is a team of professional qualified careers advisors who are there to support all students and graduates of UWTSD and ensure that you receive all the necessary support to make an informed decision about future careers and maximise your potential and employability.

UWTSD offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students financially with issues ranging from childcare to studyrelated travel.

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The advisors can help with all aspects of career planning, from choosing a career, to application procedures and CV techniques, interviews, and work experience. For more information, visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/careers

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Immersive Learning at UWTSD Lampeter We are committed in providing the best learning possible for our students, with a view to their academic development and skills acquisition. Too often the image of university teaching remains the stuffy lecture theatre. That is not the case for our students. Besides lectures, students actively contribute to seminars and workshops and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their chosen subject area through experiential and problem-solving techniques. Engagement is paramount in our teaching, whether through expert lectures at the cutting-edge of the academic field, hands-on fieldwork and trips, roleplaying or problem-solving sessions.

We believe in giving our students every opportunity to explore according to their interests and be independent learners and researchers, not only within the curriculum in modules such as the Dissertation, but also through initiatives like the Student Researcher, going to Posters in Parliament or becoming an intern in a local museum. Lecturers and students work collaboratively in discussion and debate, informing one another and encompassing views and ideas outside of their own. The innovative teaching of UWTSD academics has been recognised and applauded in national and international Teaching in Higher Education conferences.

The Student Researcher Richard Manklow, Third-Year BA Ancient and Medieval History student is on the editorial board for The Student Researcher â&#x20AC;&#x153;My role within The Student Researcher allows me to get involved in a variety of tasks. As a student member, I give ideas and advice as to how the journal is produced and help to decide what events we organise. So far this year I have attended the British Conference for Undergraduate Research (BCUR) as an observer; I have edited articles that were submitted to the journal that we have decided to publish. On top of this, I have taken a forward role in the recruitment of, and communication with, members of the editorial board. In this role I have developed skills in organisation, planning, publishing, and working in a team. As a group we have organised our first student-led UWTSD Undergraduate Research Conference and are currently half-way through the editing process for the upcoming journal.â&#x20AC;?

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Skills in the Humanities Skills acquisition and development is an integral part of all Humanities degrees, but at UWTSD the curriculum is specifically designed to give all students the opportunity to enhance their skills and their CVs in preparation for employment or further study. Once you graduate from UWTSD with your Humanities degree you will be a student with the confidence and skills to pursue and thrive in a career of your choice, from working in the Education sector, Government & Politics, to Marketing, Creative Agencies, Heritage, Publishing, Human Resources, Sales, Charitable sectorâ&#x20AC;Ś the list is endless.

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Student Learning Peer-Assisted Study Sessions In recent years UWTSD have launched the scheme, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) which encourages students to further develop their skill set and knowledge outside of the lecture theatre whilst giving them the chance to develop key skills that will be extremely useful both in personal and working lives. PASS is a fantastic opportunity for students to share ideas, discuss their studies, as well as gain support and advice from other students who may want to talk through ideas from past lectures or seminars; discuss future assignments; or talk through particular subject interests. The PASS scheme is entirely student-focussed, run by students, for students. The PASS leaders are students who are expertly trained at the beginning of the year. Through training and experience, these PASS leaders accumulate a strong set of skills ranging from leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills, planning, organisation and much more.

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The PASS scheme is an exciting opportunity for students at Lampeter such as myself. It offers us the chance to take the lead in our academic learning outside of lectures in sessions run by students for the benefit of students. The sessions are very relaxed to encourage participation from all. As an attendant of several PASS sessions during my first year, I found them an effective way to discuss the course and have general conversations with many students that I often did not see outside of lectures which gave PASS a social aspect which I had not expected.

Hi, my name is Chris and I have been leading PASS sessions in the Hellenistic Greek History module for four months.

I am now very excited to have been selected as a PASS Leader for the coming academic year. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share my experiences of first year with new students, both concerning the course and living in Lampeter.

PASS is an exciting new initiative being piloted at UWTSD that revolves around student-centred learning. The idea is that students who have previously completed the chosen module are able to help and advise students currently taking the module. This can range from academic support, such as clarifying points from lectures, to practical help that might not be mentioned in lectures. It can also revolve around further discussion of a particular point, allowing students to explore an issue in depth, or it can help students find relevant resources that have been useful in the past. The possibilities are endless!

In my experience, leading PASS sessions has been interesting and fun. It has helped develop my skills in organising and leading groups of students. Most of all, it has increased my confidence in such activities. As a postgraduate student who hopes to lecture one day, PASS has been an immensely helpful step in my career. PASS made me more aware of the advantages of a student-centred approach to learning, which I hope to use in future. The skills I have learnt here are Troy, BA Ancient History applicable in a variety of situations. I wish to thank the PASS supervisors for all of their efforts, and all the students who attended and made leading the sessions such an enjoyable experience.

I am privileged to be given the chance to assist in making PASS the best it can be for the unique and personal experience of attending university at Lampeter. Finally, I believe for me that PASS is about encouraging students to get the most out of their university course in a relaxed and student-led way which greatly complements the learning experience at Lampeter.

Chris Fleming, PhD Student in Classics

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Welcome to Archaeology at UWTSD Lampeter! In this prospectus you will find information about our degrees and the amazing opportunities that our students have in the field and beyond. From the archaeologist who found the earliest human footprints outside Africa, to those working on WWI trenches, our students are not only taught by experts at the cutting edge of field research, but engage in practical archaeological investigations. Please take your time reading through our range of courses. If you would like to know more, you can visit our website: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/humanitiesperformingarts/archaeology/

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The Practice of Archaeology Laboratory Practice and Experience Excavation is where the work of the archaeologist begins, rather than where it ends. At UWTSD, all archaeology students gain experience in laboratory techniques, putting the excavation finds through the analytical lens of practice and research. In our excellent laboratories, students can analyse bones and pollen, learn the techniques of dendrochronology, and work with samples and artefacts. Working in the laboratories not only gives our students knowledge and experience that serves them well in the world of work, but also allows them to do independent research as part of the dissertation and independent project. This practical experience means that many of our students go on to further study, and take advantage of the skills shortage in practical archaeology to embark upon a career the heritage sector. The UWTSD Lampeter campus is home to UWLAS, the University of Wales Lampeter Archaeological Services, which was founded in 2004, and is a unique facility in Wales. Many of our lecturers are members of UWLAS, and UWLAS staff take part in teaching and learning sessions for our students. This means that our archaeology students do not simply learn by rote, but instead work with established professionals at the cutting edge of archaeological practice in the UK and internationally.

The World of Material Culture Our material culture collections are extensive, and include objects and samples from a variety of eras and cultures. As an archaeology student, you will be able to interact and work with materials from excavations and museum collections throughout your degree. Whether your passion is for Paleolithic axes or Roman coins, our collections will offer you objects and experiences across modules and years of study. In addition to the “in-house” collections, we make sure that our students have the opportunity to work with objects in museums and collections outside the university. Many of these objects have not been researched before, and our second- and third-year students are among the first to handle and research objects from the university’s museum projects.

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Learn aboutâ&#x20AC;Ś Dendrochronology: tree-ring dating and provenance of oak structures and objects Quaternary Stratigraphy: sediment and stratigraphic analysis of quaternary sequences Pollen analysis: vegetational history and climatic reconstruction GIS & Survey: landscape survey and spatial analysis Human and Faunal: bone analysis

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Excavation and Fieldwork Learning the techniques of excavation is an integral part of becoming a qualified archaeologist. Nothing is as fulfilling as the actual discovery of objects and materials from the past. Every summer our archaeology students spend several weeks on excavation and analysing postexcavation finds. In previous years (2004 – 2015) the excavation experience was focused on the Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida. The current excavation experience is based in the Aeron Valley, a few miles from our Lampeter Campus. Here a series of late Prehistoric to early Modern landscapes are superimposed one on top of

another, and our work is focused on excavation and survey of features pertaining to these landscapes. Fieldwork on this site includes geophysics, survey, test pitting, boreholing and excavation. Beyond the university-based excavation, we guide and support our students in undertaking as much additional fieldwork as they can. This may be as a volunteer on a variety of archaeological projects which our staff are part of, work placement programmes within the heritage sector, excavation and survey modules, or archival research and palaeographical analysis in the special collections of the University archives held in the Roderic Bowen Research Centre.

At Lampeter we are well placed to make regular field trips to places of interest in order to encourage you to explore the environment and cultures around you. Visits and field trips over the last academic year have included excursions to Tenby and Manorbier, Llandeilo, Newport and St Davids. We have visited locations including prehistoric sites in the Cambrian Mountains, medieval castles, abbeys and towns in South and West Wales, as well as submerged landscapes on the Gower or the Cardigan coast. Early in the academic calendar there is a trip to the reconstructed Iron Age camp of Castell Henllys in Pembrokeshire.

“Anyone working in a museum dreams about finding a forgotten object or even an overlooked collection. Since 2012, I have been working with objects at the regional community museum Cyfarthfa Castle Museums and Art Gallery in Merthyr Tydfil. There, a small, but fine, ancient Egyptian collection was re-discovered in the storage rooms in 2011, nearly 100 years after it had been donated to the museum. As I have been commissioned by the museum to demonstrate the intangible Welsh heritage of these objects, it has been necessary for me to create as detailed as possible a biography for each object, from its production in ancient Egypt, through to its collection in the late 19th and early 20th century AD, and finally to a modern reception and understanding. In addition to the local audience, the project contributes substantially to the “out of the classroom experience” of students studying at University of Wales Trinity Saint David on five different programmes. At the same time it enables students to develop transferable skills and closely adhere to the subjects, whilst also promoting a Welsh identity/heritage to their study. The same students work with school children and the wider local community to connect these artefacts with the national curriculum.” Dr Katharina Zinn, Senior Lecturer in Egyptology at UWTSD

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Study Abroad Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to broaden their horizons in a way unique to each individual. In addition to curricular and extra-curricular fieldtrips in the UK and abroad, all our students have the opportunity to study for a semester or a year in a university in another country. UWTSD has partners in the USA, Canada, China and Europe, where our students can experience not only the culture and education of a different society, but also excavation and post-excavation analysis of sites from different periods and areas. Studying abroad gives you many opportunities, and has a definite effect on your degree and your job prospects after university.

Study Abroad Destinations University of North Carolina, Greensboro: Explore Old World and New World archaeology Camosun College, Canada: Combine archaeology and anthropology at the centre of British Columbia Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain: Discover Iberian archaeology from the quaternary to WWII

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Archaeology for your Future

Now is a really good time to be graduating with a degree in Archaeology. It is widely recognised that there is a skills shortage for those wishing to work ‘in the field’ in both the UK and on the European continent. Our degree experience will help you to gain affiliation with the CIfA (Chartered Institute of Field Archaeologists), a professional validation body for those wishing to undertake the more practical routes of employment. However, our degree schemes are not purely about the methods of excavation and do not only equip you for jobs requiring this knowledge. Our degrees give you the transferable skills to go into many professions. Archaeology graduates currently contribute to professions within local planning authorities, archaeological trusts such as Dyfed Archaeological Trust, voluntary organisations such as The National Trust. They also work in museums, teaching, heritage and tourism; some even start their own businesses within the heritage sector. Equally, our degrees equip and qualify students to go into graduate level employment in many organisations within the private and independent sectors whether this is retail, communications or banking – archaeology graduates really do go everywhere. Many also continue within the academic sphere taking further qualifications to postgraduate level, engaging with research and even become lecturers in leading universities, both here and abroad.

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Archaeology was first taught on the Lampeter campus in 1968. Since then, we have been building an ever-strengthening international reputation as recognised by the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s periodic research excellence framework. All of our lecturers are expert teachers with years of experience in the field and in the classroom. Archaeology is a hands-on subject. This means that learning takes place in the field and the laboratory, as much as in the lecture theatre. At UWTSD Lampeter, we go beyond the traditional lecturebased approach. Our students benefit from small classes, and one-to-one discussions with lecturers, not only for their independent research but in every module. Being an archaeologist is more than simply knowing how to excavate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is all about analysing the results of excavation and reconstructing past societies and cultures through their material remains. Our lecturers guide our students through the theory and analysis of trends and interpretations within an interdisciplinary environment, taking advantage of the Facultyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expertise in anthropology, religious studies and history.

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Archaeology Archaeology is the study of the human past through an examination of physical remains such as stone tools, pottery and bones, as well as buildings, structures, monuments and landscapes. It attempts to reveal how contemporary societies, past societies, and our own society are organised and how we interact with our environments and landscapes. The BA Archaeology will engage with theoretical and ethical issues such as heritage and tourism, cultural politics and environmental change, in addition to participating in an annual excavation in the spectacular Aeron Valley. The programme offers students a wide range of topics and interests, from Ancient Egypt to issues of conservation, representation and display, from Palaeoenvironmental archaeology to Death and Burial. You might also consider our innovative four-year MArts Archaeology which enables you to build on your interest in Archaeology at masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level. This programme is funded in the same way as undergraduate degrees, and gives students the opportunity to pursue their interests at a more advanced level.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many field trips on the course, as the lecturers believe that the practical work is just as important as theory.â&#x20AC;? Sarah, BA Archaeology

There is also the opportunity to combine your passion for archaeology alongside another humanities subject; we offer Joint Honours and Major/Minor degree programmes that will complement your study of archaeology.

Typical modules Excavation

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Post-excavation Analysis

BA Archaeology

Nautical Archaeology

MArts Archaeology

Funerary Beliefs in Ancient Egypt

BA Archaeology and Ancient History

Battlefield Archaeology Human Evolution Advanced Archaeological Analysis Humans and their Environments Medieval Castles

Medieval Archaeology at Strata Florida 2015 saw the final excavation season at Strata Florida, the Cistercian Abbey nestled in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains, 15 miles from Lampeter. The Strata Florida Archaeology Project ran from 2000 and each year our archaeology students excavated the principle gatehouse to the abbey, as well as a range of other sites around the monastic complex and its landscape. The excavations provided excellent opportunities to acquire practical field skills and experience, all in the idyllic setting of the Ceredigion Countryside. The landscape and environment of Strata Florida continue to provide practical learning opportunities for our archaeology programmes.

BA Archaeology and Classical Studies BA Archaeology and History BA Archaeology and Medieval Studies

Archaeology with Forensic Studies The BA Archaeology with Forensic Studies seeks to introduce students to this relatively new and exciting field, which applies various forensic techniques and approaches to archaeology and its exploration and understanding of the past. The programme draws upon a breadth of periods and examples, from the pre-historic past all the way through to modern battlefield archaeology. Across this broad field, students will explore and understand a range of new forensic methods, and apply them in a range of settings. In the second year students will begin to explore and evaluate the capabilities and limitations of the theories, methods and techniques surrounding criminal investigations, in the field, in the classroom and in the laboratory. A particular emphasis of the programme is the practical nature of the course and the development of a range of skills which prepare our students for either employment or further postgraduate study.

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Student Profile:

Victoria, BA Archaeology with Forensic Studies â&#x20AC;&#x153;When looking at ancient civilisations we are not only looking at how these peoples lived, their beliefs, their burial systems, and so on, but we get to see (and sometimes even touch!) ancient relics from this time. In tutorials we get to handle human and animal bones that are thousands of years old, and in lectures we get to go on amazing field trips all over the UK to help broaden our subject knowledge.â&#x20AC;?

Typical modules Forensic Archaeology

Courses

This module will enable students to understand and evaluate the ways in which forensic techniques and responses have been used by archaeologists to more fully understand the past. Students will be introduced to a range of approaches and methods for uncovering otherwise inaccessible or unrecoverable data, to shed new and interesting light on human past.

BA Archaeology with Forensic Studies

Crime Scene Investigations This module will explore the principles and practices involved with Crime Scene Investigations (CSI). Drawing upon a raft of case studies, students will learn about the theories, methods and techniques surrounding the forensic recovery of data during criminal investigations, and, as importantly, evaluate the capabilities and limitations of such approaches in criminal investigations.

Criminal and Forensic Psychology In this module students will gain an understanding of the psychological underpinnings of criminality, criminal investigations and the psychological impact of crime within society.

Archaeology and Forensics The module examines the broad range of bio-archaeological material recovered from archaeological sites and how this material can be used in both archaeological and forensic contexts. Crucial to the module is an understanding the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history (or taphonomy) of biological material, in particular: how material decays, how it is deposited, how it is transformed by both cultural and natural agents of both destruction and preservation, and how it is recovered and analysed within an archaeological (or other) laboratory setting.

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Nautical Archaeology The BA Nautical Archaeology aims to introduce its students to a core of basic skills and understandings common to all archaeological disciplines, in addition to providing deeper insights into and knowledge of the more specialised and specific field of Nautical Archaeology.

The Newport Medieval Ship In 1470, a Spanish cargo ship was left to rot on the banks of the river Usk in south Wales. It was one of the largest ships of its times, with a cargo capacity of more than 200 tonnes, but after 20 years of plying the Bay of Biscay and the North Sea, it was time for it to retire. The mud and sediment of the river slowly swallowed the ship. Today, after its discovery in 2002 by UWTSD Professor of Archaeology, Nigel Nayling, the Newport Medieval Ship is one of the wonders of modern nautical archaeology. It has been able to give us a wealth of information about medieval ship construction in Britain and Spain, and remains one of the largest projects of conservation in the UK. Professor Nigel Nayling is a worldrenowned authority on nautical archaeology and excavates shipwrecks all around the world, from the North Sea to Tobago. He teaches across the archaeology curriculum, and his Nautical Archaeology module is one of the most popular modules for second-year students.

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The programme will draw upon a wide-range of examples and projects from across the world, but will be underpinned by a regional focus upon the Irish Sea, the Severn Estuary and the Atlantic seaboard regions more generally. Our staff have significant expertise in this region as they have worked on a range of collaborative projects and existing research networks focusing on this area. Students in their final year will have the opportunity to undertake their own research project, undertaking a specific and detailed case study, whereby they explore a particular theme, interest or aspect of nautical archaeology. The programme will also offer studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practical experience at all levels of study, with opportunities to participate in the current and ongoing research projects of Professor Nayling and Dr Toby Jones.

Typical modules Digital Approaches to Nautical Archaeology: The Newport Ship Project as Case Study This is an innovative module that will provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the various digital techniques and processes underpinning the recording of excavation, documentation and analysis of the Newport Ship as a major case study in development of nautical archaeology. Students will able to involve themselves in an on-going research project.

Courses BA Nautical Archaeology

Mediterranean Seafaring Students will be introduced to the development of boats, ships, seafaring and maritime trade in the Mediterranean from the ancient world through to the early modern period. Topics covered include the following broad themes: ships and seafaring in the Archaic and Classical Periods, the Bronze Age Mediterranean, early Medieval ship design and building techniques, and seafaring and trade routes in the Byzantine Mediterranean.

Land, Sea and Sky Scapes This module presents the students with theoretical and methodological approaches to landscape and environmental archaeology, which they then could apply to a range of natural, sacred and religious landscapes.

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Archaeology Professional Practice This degree programme will enable you to specialise in the practice-based elements of archaeology and to engage closely with archaeological and historical records. Central to the degree is field excavation and surveying, along with work placement with a suitable professional partner. The practice of archaeologists within the UK regulatory framework will also be explored. You will be introduced to the theoretical approaches within archaeology and have the opportunity develop field and laboratory skills

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in our dedicated palaeoenvironmental laboratories. Practical sessions are offered in pollen analysis, dendrochronology, soils and sediments, animal bones and molluscs. You will be introduced to the wider issues of how humans have modified and transformed the land and their environment, reflecting on the symbolic, social and political influences. This degree capitalises on the diversity of archaeological sites within the UK and offers a variety of fieldwork-based projects.

Typical modules Excavation and Fieldwork Experience Excavation and Analysis Work placement

Courses BA Archaeology Professional Practice

Nautical Archaeology Battlefield Archaeology Humans and their Environments Career Opportunities Professional Field Archaeology Government and Commercial management Curatorial, Museum and Heritage bodies Planning and conservation Individual Work Placement The course aims to embed students within a formal working environment with a suitable organisation or practitioner for a period of two weeks. Organisations within archaeology, heritage, tourism, landscape and environment management industries give our students direct experience of working within the sector. Not only does this allow students to boost C.V.s, but they also make a contribution to the objectives or outcomes of the organisation or practitioner they choose to work with.

Discovery of the Earliest Human Footprints Outside of Africa Some 800,000 years ago, a small band of humans walked across a muddy estuary. In 2013, at a windswept beach in Norfolk, a unique archaeological discovery was made. Dr Martin Bates of UWTSD Lampeter, along with a team of archaeologists and scientists from universities across the UK, found the footprints of that small band of our ancestors. Footprint discoveries of early humans and hominids are rare. The Norfolk footprints were the oldest to be found outside of Africa, and indeed are the earliest human footprints found in Europe and Asia. Dr Bates teaches on a variety of modules, including Introduction to Archaeology and Introduction to Lab Techniques. As a geoarchaeologist, he introduces our students to Quaternary science, landscape archaeology, and in the module Origins and Innovations he explores the evidence for how and when stone tools were first used and the appearance of fire.

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Environmental Archaeology This BA is one of a small number of degrees in environmental archaeology available in the UK at undergraduate level and is therefore a great opportunity for students with science and geography based A Levels. The degree provides a well-rounded education and its graduates will be well placed to move into the profession, where increasing numbers of environmental archaeologists are employed alongside traditional field archaeologists. The BA Environmental Archaeology introduces students to the key methods and approaches used by both academic and field-based practitioners. Students will explore both field and laboratory methodologies, as well as theoretical concerns of the discipline. It is primarily a practice-based degree programme, culminating in a dissertation based on a data collection and interpretation within the environmental field.

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UWTSD Archaeologists Make Rare Medieval Find Archaeologists from UWTSD and other archaeological organisations recently located the remains of a rare medieval convent, its cemetery and a Tudor mansion in Ceredigion, West Wales. Both UWTSD archaeologists and archaeology students were involved in the excavation which helped to provide more information about monastic life from as early as the late eighth century.

Typical modules Palaeoenvironmental Archaeology

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This module takes a thematic approach to studying a range of depositional environments. It attempts to show how the recovery and detailed analysis of remains (such as pollen, seeds, soils and sediments, animal bones and wood) can enable the archaeologist to interpret peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relationship with the environment and climate change.

BA Environmental Archaeology

Excavation and Fieldwork This module provides a deeper understanding of the processes of field archaeology based upon a three week practical experience of archaeological fieldwork. This module provides the tools for the development of the archaeological skills needed in the field.

Bioarchaeology The module examines the broad range of biological material recovered from archaeological sites and how this material can be used in both archaeological and forensic contexts. Students will be introduced to both flora (such as plant macros, pollen, wood identification and dendrochronology) and fauna (such as animal bone, human bone and taphonomy).

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Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East The BA Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East is a unique and absorbing degree that introduces students to these popular subjects of Mediterranean archaeology, which have lasting resonance and importance for contemporary society, as the contemporary political events in these areas show. The programme will offer students the opportunity to specialise in the archaeology of ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East, with particular focus on the period from the Bronze Age to the Roman Empire, and with reference to a range of different archaeological remains, sites and evidence. Students will study various aspects of the archaeology of the ancient 36 | www.uwtsd.ac.uk

Mediterranean world (which includes Egypt, Ancient Near East, Levant, Cyprus) with all its rich variety of cultures, ritual, legends, histories, and economies. There is a particular emphasis on the practical exploration of material culture from the region, which is possible due our Material Culture collection and Ancient Egyptian Collection, part of an agreement with the collection held by Cyfartha Castle, Merthyr Tydfil. Students will also be offered several opportunities to go on fieldtrips and to undertake a practical engagement with the archaeological fieldwork experience. A large part of the degree will focus on the understanding of cultural heritage and its political relevance today.

Typical modules Pharaohs, Phoenicians and Peoples of the Sea

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This module explores the rise of urban civilizations and state systems in the East Mediterranean, focusing on Egypt, the Aegean and the Levant; it will primarily focus on the Bronze Age. Following the moduleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on material culture, you will go to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford to choose a particular object for your coursework assessment.

BA Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East

Hieroglyphs, Text and Society This module examines the relationship between the archaeology and history of the ancient world through the medium of ancient texts. It explores the ways in which textual and archaeological evidence have been used contiguously and separately to write histories of past cultures. The main focus is on the Bronze Age scripts from Mesopotamia, the Near East, Egypt and the Aegean. The students analyse texts in translation to allow them to evaluate the usefulness and problems of this type of source for the study of the ancient world. The students are also introduced to Egyptian hieroglyphs as a part of a five week long case study.

Connected Worlds: Exploring Interactions between Egypt, the Aegean and the East The importance of contacts between the Bronze Age civilisations of the Aegean, Egypt and the East Mediterranean has become increasingly evident in recent years. To be part of this interesting academic debate, students will focus on the concepts of trade and exchange, cultural hybridisation, and colonisation. In doing so, you will explore the nature of contact between these cultural areas during the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age with a very strong focus on the material record (Minoanizing wall paintings, Egyptian exotica in the Aegean, pottery trade, the Ulu Burun shipwreck), but also theoretical perspectives for interpretation (international style, international diplomacy, Egyptian colonies in Nubia and the Levant). This module culminates in practical workshop sessions handling ancient artefacts and recreating them as experimental and experiential archaeology.

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Archaeology and Anthropology This degree offers the student a stimulating combination of two challenging but exciting disciplines in one pathway. With archaeology looking back into the deep and recent past, and anthropology exploring the present and commenting on the future, both merge to construct a holistic view of the human experience. Opting for this scheme directs the student to a broader knowledge base and an interdisciplinary exploration of what it means to be human. Archaeology and anthropology have traditionally been taught separately in British universities; however, this division looks increasingly restrictive in the light of current global issues. To be able to comment on humanity’s future, knowledge of both human development and our current state needs to be addressed. Consequently, this blended degree path offers a wonderful opportunity to take part in the inspiring and relevant convergence between two key disciplines in the Humanities.

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During your study time you will consider the chief historical developments that have transformed human expression and explore the significance of environmental factors in human social lives across the ages. You will also investigate the growth and progression of human social structures such as: the family, politics, trading and religion. Also, you will learn about how the ‘things’ humans construct embody social and individual values and their makers’ beliefs about what it means to be alive.

Typical modules Interactions with the Environment

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Using an exciting, interactive and interdisciplinary approach, this module explores the processes and meanings associated with how (and why) the human animal transforms matter into ‘things’. One could argue that re-modelling the environment into tools represents humanity’s greatest achievement: making ‘stuff’ has enabled technological development and the diversity of cultural expression. But, increasingly, in the context of current global conditions, scholars are calling for re-examination of human engagements with the environment. So, this module supports the student to reconsider how humanity should understand and interact with their environment.

BA Archaeology and Anthropology

Human Evolution The module introduces students to the systems of irrigation and water management of Maya city-states. It proceeds to examine the control of water under imperial conditions: the Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica, the Tiwanaku and Inka Empires in the Andes. Special attention is given to debates over the extent to which water control was centralized or decentralized. Finally the module examines water use in contemporary peasant and urban societies. The module addresses organisational issues concerning the exploitation of water in the landscape as well as factors concerning water as a communal resource or a privatised resource.

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Thinking of becoming a Teacher? We offer a combination of our degrees with a minor in Education Studies that is designed to allow students to indulge their passion for the ancient world, while providing those interested in a teaching career with invaluable insights and understanding of the profession. The Education part of the degrees comprises two modules of study per year over all three years of your degree. Typical modules within the education part of the degree will cover a range of themes from the historical development of education, learning cultures and approaches to learning, the philosophy of learning and education, and the legal frameworks within which education operates today. In addition, during the second year of study students

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will undertake a 20-credit teaching observation in a local school. In their third year they will undertake a 40-credit dissertation that combines elements of their Education Studies with their chosen Humanities subject. Students follow the main focus of Archaeology while being trained in Education Studies. In addition, to the Major/Minor degrees with Education Studies, students can also choose from a range of Combined Honours degrees, bringing together two Humanities subjects with Education Studies.

Want to work in Heritage? For those students interested in pursuing a career in the Heritage sector, we offer combinations of Archaeology with Heritage Studies and Heritage Management. Thus, you can explore the practical and theoretical aspects of archaeology, while getting practical training and knowledge of the Heritage sector. Heritage Management is concentrated in two modules per year. This part of the programmes is specifically designed to enhance a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge of heritage in its broadest sense and to provide an appropriate set of skills and understandings applicable to a broad range of employments in the heritage sector or cultural industries more generally. Running through all the modules is clear emphasis on enhancing the employability potential of our students, notably through a compulsory work placement, and for those who are interested in the opportunity to do a practise-based, work-related dissertation. Students also acquire an understanding of heritage marketing and various data management and analysis methods. In Heritage Studies, students can take a range of modules that explore different aspects of heritage and heritage-related agencies, institutions and subjects. The programme does this in an innovative way that combines study of general and broadly-based heritage issues with more specialist or particular aspects of the field.

Courses BA Archaeology with Education Studies BA Archaeology, English, Education Studies BA Archaeology, Philosophy, Education Studies BA Archaeology, Religious Studies, Education Studies BA Archaeology, Ancient History, Education Studies BA Archaeology, Classical Studies, Education Studies BA Archaeology, Anthropology, Education Studies BA Archaeology, History, Education Studies

BA Archaeology and Heritage Studies BA Archaeology with Heritage Management BA Nautical Archaeology and Heritage Studies

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Meet some of the staff â&#x20AC;¦.

Dr Ros Coard

Dr Louise Steel

Dr Martin Bates

Dr John Crowther

Senior Lecturer for Archaeology

Reader in Archaeology

Senior Lecturer in Archaeology

Reader in Environmental Science

Quentin Drew

Professor Nigel Nayling

Professor Andrew Petersen

Dr Katharina Zinn

Professor of Archaeology

Director of Research in Islamic Archaeology

Lecturer in Archaeology

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Senior Lecturer in Egyptology

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Open Days

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Visit Days

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