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Practical Archaeological Excavation

Short course

In Bedfordshire ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

What you will learn On successful completion of the course a student will be able to: Explain how an excavation is planned and run Transfer theoretical knowledge of excavation techniques into practical use Recover safely and record rigorously material uncovered in the excavation Critically assess the most important features of an excavation and determine appropriate techniques Communicate results to other persons both archaeological experts and lay member of the public.

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Subjects

  • Public

Course programme

Core content
  • Planning an excavation
  • Logistical practical and health and safety issues
  • Practical excavation skills
  • Man management and organisation skills
  • Drawing, planning and recording an excavation
  • Small finds
  • The care of human remains
  • Press, the public and other partners.

Upgrade to a professional qualification This short course will be taught at Masters standard as it is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme. Registering for this accredited short course and successfully passing the associated assessment will gain you 10 Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc in the Forensic Programme should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years.

Practical Archaeological Excavation

Price on request