Overview
Here’s the ideal practical and academic preparation for a career in the archaeological, museum or archive worlds.
Careers
This course is great preparation for careers in archaeology (excavation, surveying, HER management), heritage (visitor services, collection management, education) and history teaching.
We work with a number of regional organisations, including Sedgeford History, The Archaeological Project and Vivacity, and have access to a number of valuable sites in the Peterborough area.
You’ll be able to gain valuable experience of excavations and general heritage work, on placement and throughout your course.
Modules & assessment
Level 4 modules
- Principles and Methods of Archaeology and Landscape History
- Themes in Archaeology
- Analytical Techniques for Forensic Scientists
- Western Civilisation 1 and 2
- Archaeological Heritage Management
- Themes in Landscape History
Level 5 modules
- Archaeological Desk-based Assessment
- Ceremonial and Ritual Landscapes
- Prehistory and European Wetlands
- Science in Archaeology
- Placement and Portfolio
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History Today: Methods and Approaches
On this module you'll reflect on the methods of the discipline of History and, in the Personal Development Plan element, on your own progress as a student. You'll also be instructed in Research Methods, in preparation for writing your dissertation in the final year. You'll discuss how to analyse historical sources and consider the merits of varied historical traditions, as well as reflecting on the nature and problems inherent in the process of constructing history. You’ll attend twelve seminars and your assessment will take the form of a set of exercises asking you to reflect on the nature of the discipline of History, show competence in the research skills you have learned and reflect on your progress as a student through the PDP element. Your teamwork and oral skills will be promoted through group discussion during seminars, helping to prepare you for employment by encouraging your interaction with colleagues. Furthermore, the research skills and forms of information retrieval that you’ll develop can be used in a variety of different forms of employment. You can also take this module by distance learning.
Level 6 modules
- Urban and Industrial Landscapes
- Aspects of East Anglian History
- Buildings in the Landscape
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Major Project
The individual Major Project will allow you to undertake a substantial piece of individual research, focused on a topic relevant to your specific course. Your topic will be assessed for suitability to ensure sufficient academic challenge and satisfactory supervision by an academic member of staff. The project will require you to identify/formulate problems and issues, conduct research, evaluate information, process data, and critically appraise and present your findings/creative work. You should arrange and attend regular meetings with your project supervisor, to ensure that your project is closely monitored and steered in the right direction.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress using a mixture of exams, assignments, reflective log books, essays and practical placements.
Where you'll study
Your faculty
In the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, we use our expertise and connections in Cambridge and beyond to nurture creativity through experimentation and risk-taking, and encourage critical thinking, in order to educate, entertain, inspire and understand, as well as to improve people’s lives.
Where can I study?
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough (or UCP) is our modern campus in the heart of an historic city.
Fees & funding
Course fees
UK & EU students, 2018/19 (per year)*
£4,000
Important fee notes
The part-time course fee assumes that you’re studying at half the rate of a full-time student (50% intensity, or 60 credits per year). Course fees will be different if you study over a longer period, or for more credits. All fees are for guidance purposes only. Your offer letter will contain full details of credits and fees, or you can contact us if you'd like more information.
How do I pay my fees?
You can pay your fees in the following ways.
Tuition fee loan
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan, which you won’t need to start repaying until after your graduate. Or there's the option to pay your fees upfront.
Scholarships
We offer a fantastic range of ARU scholarships, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university. Some of these cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Funding for UK students
Most new UK undergraduate students can apply for government funding to support their studies and university life. This also applies to EU, EEA and Swiss nationals who have citizens' rights following Brexit.
Government funding includes Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans. There are additional grants available for specific groups of students, such as those with disabilities or dependants.
We also offer a range of ARU scholarships, which can provide extra financial support while you’re at university.
Entry requirements
80 UCAS tariff points. A levels required: 3 A levels in any subject. BTEC/Access required: a BTEC National or a full Access Certificate in a related subject. GCSEs required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above in English, Mathematics and Science.
Important additional notes
Whether you're studying entirely online or through a blend of face-to-face and online learning in September 2021, you'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course. Before starting the course, we recommend that you check our technical requirements for online learning. Our website also has general information for new students about starting university in 2021-22.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course, please email answers@aru.ac.uk for further information.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
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