Archaeology BA (Hons)
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Year 1 - CertHE
Core modules are:
- World archaeology
- Archaeological method and theory
- Historic landscapes
Option modules can be chosen from:
- Scottish History
- Scottish Cultural Studies
- Environmental Sciences
Year 2 - DipHE
Core modules are:
- Scottish archaeology
- Digital heritage
- Contemporary archaeology
- Excavation skills
Option modules can be chosen from:
- Scottish History
- Scottish Cultural Studies
- Environmental Sciences
Year 3 - BA
Core modules are:
- Sustainability past and present
- Archaeology and interpretation
- Archaeology project
Option modules include:
- Vikings and Norse archaeology in the North Atlantic
- Funerary and burial archaeology
- Maritime archaeology
- Geophysics and remote sensing
- Landscape archaeology
- the Iron Age of Scotland
- Neolithic Orkney
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
Core modules are:
- Sustainability past and present
- Archaeology and interpretation
- Archaeology project
- Dissertation
Option modules include:
- Vikings and Norse archaeology in the North Atlantic
- Funerary and burial archaeology
- Maritime archaeology
- Geophysics and remote sensing
- Landscape archaeology
- the Iron Age of Scotland
- Neolithic Orkney
Study options
- Full time
- Part time (structured) ?
You will study this course through a combination of face-to-face and video conference seminars, as well as online study through the UHI virtual learning environment (VLE) which is supported by your tutors and student advisor.
Where will I study my course?
How long will my course last?
- Full time: 4 years @ 35 hours per week
- Part time: 8 years @ 12 to 18 hours per week
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Start date
September
How much will my course cost?
For students living in Scotland or the European Union, studying an undergraduate course (degree, HNC, HND) the following fees apply for the academic year 2012-13:
Degrees Cost Full-time (8 x 15 credit modules) per year £1,820 Part-time (structured) ? (4 x 15 credit modules) per year £644 Part-time (unstructured per module) ? (per 15 credit module) £161 Part-time (unstructured per module) ? (per 20 credit module) £215
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
Rest of UK students
For students living in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) studying this course full time, fees for academic year 2012-13:
Year Level Cost Year 1 CertHE £7,500 p.a. Year 2 DipHE £7,500 p.a. Year 3 Degree £7,500 p.a. Year 4 Honours free* *4th year free only for students who have paid for previous 3 years at the University of the Highlands and Islands
International students
(students not living in the UK or European Union)
What funding can I apply for?
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have completed your BA (Hons) Archaeology degree you might like to consider careers in:
- Archaeological field unit
- Researcher and museum-related
- Developer-funded archaeology
- Local and national government
- Teacher
Can I progress into further study?
You can progress from the BA (Hons) Archaeology to the following postgraduate courses:
Important note: course content is indicative only and does not represent a definitive list, in name or in nature, of modules that will be studied in this course, and may vary depending on location of study. Course content is subject to change at any time, without prior notice.
