Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
TRUR3103
World Archaeology
World Archaeology will give the detailed analytical knowledge of a range of international developments in Archaeology. This is a student-led module. The lecturer introduces the broad themes and gives guidance, but it is the students who actually research and present the specific topics to their fellow students.
TRUR3104
Experimental Archaeology and Event Management
Students will learn to present material to different types of public audience. They will develop an understanding of audience so as to present the material in a way that is understandable and enjoyable for those audiences, whilst retaining the essence and integrity of the material. They will also learn how their statements may be liable to misinterpretation or manipulation.
TRUR3106
Heritage Conservation & Environmental Archaeology
Students will critically evaluate laboratory and field techniques of Environmental and Conservation Archaeology. This module will examine the principles and practices of Environmental and Conservation Archaeology, current issues and debates within the field, and investigate the interrelationship between them.
TRUR3105
Current Debates in Archaeology
Students will examine the current debates and philosophies behind today’s archaeology. They will also critically examine the literature in other disciplines that have influenced archaeology. They will learn how archaeology is part of a much wider academic discussion, and a much wider academic community.
TRUR3107
Dissertation
This module will build upon the experiences of Foundation Degree projects. Students will research themes, topics or sites from a more critically analytical perspective. Students will examine appropriate philosophical and theoretical themes in relevant research areas. Students will be expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of archaeological theory relevant to their project work.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024 the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to Parliamentary procedure. The University will give further details to both prospective and current students as soon as more information becomes available.
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
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