Archaeology Grad Dip
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King's College London
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Tower Hamlets College
Course London / Classroom-based£ 3,727 -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 17,196
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
9 Months
The Archaeology Graduate Diploma at UCL is fully integrated within the teaching programme of the Institute of Archaeology. The programme offers an education in all major aspects of archaeology, in a challenging yet supportive environment, under the supervision of teachers actively engaged in research at the forefront of the field.
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About this course
The programme provides a solid foundation for students whose first degree is in a non-archaeology subject and who wish to pursue graduate studies (MA and higher) in archaeology and develop their own interests, which they will also pursue at graduate level. The diploma is also designed to provide an academic qualification in archaeology for students wishing to explore employment opportunities in the field.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a non-archaeology subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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Subjects
- Archaeology
- Archaeological
- Archaeological Theory
- Archaeological Data
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Laboratory classes
- Archaeology BA
- Archaeology Research
- Archaeology Presentation Skills
Course programme
By the end of the programme, students will have developed an understanding of past societies within their cultural, socio-political, economic, historical and environmental contexts, as well as the current social and political context of archaeology, with particular reference to the management, interpretation and presentation of archaeological heritage. Depending on their choice of optional modules, students will also have gained knowledge and understanding of specific topics.
Students undertake modules to the value of 120 credits.
The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits) and optional modules from the wide range available within the department (90 credits).
Core modules- Current Issues in Archaeological Theory
- Interpreting Archaeological Data
Not applicable.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, museum visits and laboratory classes. Nearly all modules, except the core module Interpreting Archaeological Data which involves one unseen examination, are assessed by coursework. Any language module that students may choose will also be assessed by examinations.
Additional information
Archaeology Grad Dip
-
King's College London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 4,995 -
Tower Hamlets College
Course London / Classroom-based£ 3,727 -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 17,196
See all