AS Level in Archaeology

A Level

In South Shields

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    South shields

This one-year course leads to an AS level, which is a qualification in its own right. It can also be used as the first half (50%) of an A level qualification.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

South Shields (Tyne and Wear)
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St. George'S Avenue South Shields, NE34 6ET

Start date

On request

About this course

Full-time students will be expected to have grade C or above in GCSE English.

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Course programme



Course information:
AS Level in Archaeology


Course summary:
This one-year course leads to an AS level, which is a qualification in its own right. It can also be used as the first half (50%) of an A level qualification.

Course content:
This course covers the following two units:

Unit 1: The Archaeology of Religion and Ritual in
Prehistoric Europe - 30,000BC to 43AD

includes:
megalithic structures (eg Stonehenge)
rock art and cave paintings

Unit 2: Archaelogical Skills and Methods
includes:
discovery of sites (eg aerial photography)
excavation (eg trenches)
dating (eg Radio Carbon Dating)

Course structure:
This AS Level could be combined with Art Subjects such as History, Geography, Critical Thinking and English or Social Science Subjects such as Economics and Sociology or Science Subjects such as Biology and Chemistry.

Assessment procedure:
Both units are assessed by single paper examinations in May/June.


Qualifications achieved:
GCE AS Level Archaeology

Progression opportunities:
On successful completion of the AS level course, students can progress on to the A2 level in Archaeology.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.

AS Level in Archaeology

Price on request