Please contact Strode College to apply for this course:
Strode College
Church Road
Street
BA16 0AB
Tel: +441458844400
Email: admissions@strode-college.ac.uk
STRO1210
The Theory and Method of History
STRO1211
Archaeological Practice
This module reveals how and why archaeologists discover sites and gather archaeological information and material. Practical elements such as field walking, geophysics, surveying and excavation are included when opportunities arise.
STRO1212
Archaeology, Ritual and Society
This chronological module explores the archaeology of religion and ritual as it applies to society from prehistoric periods to the present day, focusing principally on the Southwest of England, but utilising key case studies from elsewhere to inform knowledge and practice when necessary.
STRO1213
Introduction to Heritage
This module provides an introduction to heritage and heritage assets and their significance, the role of stakeholders, heritage bodies and initiatives, legislation and planning; the importance of ethical issues; how people interact with heritage including accessibility, education, community, wellbeing, identity; and the ways in which heritage can be interpreted, depicted and disseminated.
STRO1214
British History
Themes of Change, Continuity, Conflict and Stability in Britain - A study of any one hundred and fifty to two hundred years of British History between 410 CE and 2000 CE.
STRO1215
Professional Practice
This module is designed to enable students to develop as critical thinkers and reflective learners, and to demonstrate they have all the qualities and transferable skills necessary for relevant employment requiring the exercise of responsibility and decision making.
SHHA204
The Analysis, Interpretation and Conservation of Archaeological Evidence
This module provides an introduction to artefact analysis, conservation techniques, curation of archaeological material culture and archaeological report writing.
SHHA205
Personal Investigation
The Personal Investigation is a project based around each student's areas of particular interest. In many cases it will build on the experience of the work placement module or the work-place for those already employed within the sector.
SHHA207
Ethno-Archaeology & Experimental Archaeology
This module explores the ways in which archaeologists endeavour to reconstruct, understand and explain the past. It focuses in particular on archaeological experimentation and ethno-archaeological methods.
SHHA208
Historical Reputations
SHHA209
Historical Interpretations
SHHA210
Historical Identities
This thematic module explores the impact of one or more identified groups in their own region and/or elsewhere. It covers elements such as society, politics, economics, culture, belief systems, ideas and physical environments. Lectures and seminars will promote the exploration of change and continuity of the impact of this group(s). Analytical skills are developed through the study of sources, theory and interpretations.
*UK Government announcement on tuition fees
Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Please contact Strode College to apply for this course:
Strode College
Church Road
Street
BA16 0AB
Tel: +441458844400
Email: admissions@strode-college.ac.uk
Church Road
Street
BA16 0AB.
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