Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year

BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology with Employment Experience Abroad

1. Programme Details

Programme name	BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology with Employment Experience Abroad	Programme code	UFA4CTHHPS03
Study mode(s)	Full Time Part Time	Academic year	2023/4
Campus(es)	Streatham (Exeter)	NQF Level of the Final Award	6 (Honours)

2. Description of the Programme

The Ancient History and Archaeology programme combines two distinct but overlapping disciplines which use a range of different techniques and sources to examine the past.

You will learn about the main issues in Greek and Roman history, society and political life and explore the ways in which Greeks and Romans thought about their own past. You will also be encouraged to consider the problems encountered by modern scholars seeking to access ancient history. Topics include the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, tyranny in the ancient world, the building of ancient civilisations, the portrayal of Roman emperors, and Greek poetry.

The Archaeology modules will introduce you to the techniques archaeologists use to investigate the past as well as time periods spanning from early prehistory to the Middle Ages. You will be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules covering topics such as the impact of Roman civilisation on native European cultures, Bronze Age Britain or the study of artefacts and human remains.

In Ancient History, students choose from historical modules based on written and material evidence and methodological modules. All level 3 students have a choice of a wide range of modules, which emphasise the critical interpretation and evaluation of appropriate source materials.

Archaeology will 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 degree will 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.

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. 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.

This programme is studied over four years. The first two years and the final year are university-based, and the third year is spent gaining employment experience at a suitable location in the UK.

This Employment Experience Abroad variant of the programme is a great way to incorporate graduate-level work placement or placements undertaken outside of the United Kingdom directly into your programme of study, to reflect critically upon these experiences, and for them to count towards the assessment of your degree. There is no better way to gain valuable employment experience that can be rewarded and recognised clearly by future employers. With preparation, support and approval from the College of Humanities, including in foreign languages if required, you can also demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness by organising suitable placements in areas of employment related to your interests and potential future career. This variant of the programme also provides a great way to demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness. Experiencing the differences and similarities of education and people in another culture will increase your confidence and broaden the ways in which you see and relate to the world and the world of work.

You are required to find your own placement with suitable employers and organisations with preparation, support and approval from the College of Humanities. If you are taking this variant you are strongly encouraged to take HUM2000 or HUM2001 (Humanities in the Workplace) at stage 2 and must participate in the pre-departure briefing sessions for Humanities Employment Experience Abroad.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

In Ancient History, you will choose from historical modules based on written and material evidence and methodological modules. All level 3 students have a choice of a wide range of modules, which emphasise the critical interpretation and evaluation of appropriate source materials.

As you work through your degree, you can develop your own specialisation, culminating in a dissertation supported by one-to-one tuition.

The programme provides an intellectually stimulating, satisfying experience of learning and studying, and forms a sound basis for further study in Ancient History, Archaeology 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. History and Archaeology, 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 consultancy, market research, the civil service, education, teaching, new media industries, journalism and publishing, research, charities, information science, advertising and public relations.

The programme is intended to:

To offer an excellent Honours-level education in Archaeology and Ancient History, which meets the criteria for Honours level awards as set out in the FHEQ and the Universitys statement of Levels and Awards, and which at least meets the standards set in the national Subject Benchmarking statements for both subject areas.
To encourage graduates to become useful, productive and questioning members of society.
To provide a stimulating and supportive environment for students that is informed by research where deemed appropriate.
To produce graduates who are grounded in the main themes of Archaeology and Ancient History 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 offer a structured framework of study which ensures that within the timespan of the programme every student follows a balanced and complementary range of modules, whilst allowing sufficient choice to ensure that students are able to follow individual pathways of learning
To produce graduates who understand the various methods which Archaeologists and Ancient Historians use to study the past; and who can analyse the development of past societies and can gain competence in dealing with the various types of evidence and the methodological problems associated with studying historical cultures.
To develop students competence in the subject-specific skills required in Archaeology through practical engagement with primary data.
To expose students to different teaching and assessment methods within an appropriate learning environment, supported by feedback, monitoring and pastoral care.
To provide a range of academic and personal skills which will prepare students from varied educational backgrounds for employment or further study, which will foster mental agility and adaptability, and which will enable them to deploy their knowledge, abilities and skills in their entirety, displaying balance and judgement in a variety of circumstances.

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.

http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/undergraduates/modules/

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

30 credits of compulsory Archaeology modules, 30 credits of compulsory Ancient History modules, 30 credits of optional Archaeology modules, 30 credits of optional Ancient History modules

Subject to choosing 120 credits for the stage overall, you must:

^aselect either CLA1001 or CLA1002; the modules run in alternate years so you must select the one which is running in this academic year.

^bselect 30 credits of Archaeology modules from this list.

^cselect 30 credits of Ancient History modules from this list.

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC1010	Themes in World Archaeology	15	No
ARC1020	Essential Archaeological Methods	15	No
CLA CLA1001-CLA1002 [See note a above]
CLA1001	Greek History: Problems and Sources	30	No
CLA1002	Roman History: Problems and Sources	30	No
HAS1905	Employment Experience HASS	0	No

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC BA Ancient History and Archaeology S1 Optional modules 2023-4 [See note b above]
ARA1030	Introduction to Islamic Archaeology	15	No
ARC1007	Archaeological and Forensic Science Practicals	15	No
ARC1008	Forensic Archaeology	15	No
ARC1030	Investigating British Archaeology	15	No
ARC1040	Artefacts and Materials	15	No
ARC1050	Objects: Contexts and Display	15	No
ARC1070	Practical Skills in Archaeology	30	No
CLA S1 BA AH CH opt 2023-4 [See note c above]
CLA1202	Classical Language and Texts: Greek II	30	No
CLA1204	Classical Language and Texts: Greek III	30	No
CLA1252	Classical Language and Texts: Latin II	30	No
CLA1254	Classical Language and Texts: Latin III	30	No
CLA1517	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Hellenistic Palaces in West Asia	15	No
CLA1006	Greek and Roman Drama	30	No
CLA1025	Classical Language and Texts Greek I (A)	15	No
CLA1026	Classical Language and Texts: Greek I (B)	15	No
CLA1027	Classical Language and Texts: Latin I (A)	15	No
CLA1028	Classical Language and Texts: Latin I (B)	15	No
CLA1302	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Greek Historiography to the End of the Fifth Century BC	15	No
CLA1307	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence) Ancient Medicine	15	No
CLA1406	Text and Context: Roman Love Elegy	15	No
CLA1410	Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature	15	No
CLA1507	Ancient World: Greek Philosophy	15	No
CLA1514	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence) - Pompeii: Destruction, Discovery and Afterlife	15	No

Stage 2

60 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules in Archaeology and 30 credits of optional modules in Ancient History (including HUM2000 and HUM2001 Humanities in the Workplace).

Subject to choosing 120 credits for the stage overall, you must:

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

^eselect either CLA2001 or CLA2002; the modules run in alternate years so you must select the one which is running in this academic year.

^fselect 30 credits of Archaeology modules from this list.

^gselect 30 credits of Ancient History modules from this list.

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC ARC2003-ARC2004 [See note d above]
ARC2003	Archaeological Fieldwork Project	30	No
ARC2004	Archaeological Fieldschool	30	No
CLA CLA2001-CLA2002 [See note e above]
CLA2001	Greek History: Problems and Sources	30	No
CLA2002	Roman History: Problems and Sources	30	No
HAS2905	Employment Experience HASS	0	No

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC S2 BA SH and CH opt 2023-4 [See note f above]
ARC2003	Archaeological Fieldwork Project	30	No
ARA2014	Regions and Empires in Islamic Archaeology	15	No
ARC2004	Archaeological Fieldschool	30	No
ARC2012	Monumental Changes: Neolithic and Early Bronze Age Britain and Ireland	15	No
ARC2120	Things and Us: Ancient and Contemporary Material Culture	15	No
ARC2121	Brooches, Beads, Swords and Shields: Early Medieval Material Culture	15	No
ARC2123	Sustainability and Collapse in Past Societies	15	No
ARC2130	Discovering the Past with Molecular Science	15	No
ARC2401	Understanding the Landscape of Medieval Britain	15	No
ARC2406	Medieval Castles in Context	15	No
ARC2408	Romanisation: Interaction, Conquest and Change in Late Iron Age and Roman Dacia	15	No
ARC2504	Zooarchaeology	15	No
ARC2514	Forensic Anthropology	15	No
ARC2516	Human Origins and Evolution: the Lower and Middle Palaeolithic	15	No
CLA2514	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence) - Pompeii: Destruction, Discovery and Afterlife	15	No
CLA2517	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Hellenistic Palaces in West Asia	15	No
HIH2002	Uses of the Past	30	No
HIH2208A	Medieval Paris	30	No
HIH2234	Sailors, Slavery and Piracy: The Atlantic World, 1600 - 1800	30	No
HIH2592	Science, Empire, and Natural History Museums: A Global Perspective	30	No
CLA S2 BA AH CH opt 2023-4 [See note g above]
CLA2202	Classical Language and Texts: Greek II	30	No
CLA3204	Classical Language and Texts: Greek III	30	No
CLA2205	Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV	30	No
CLA2252	Classical Language and Texts: Latin II	30	No
CLA3254	Classical Language and Texts: Latin III	30	No
CLA2254	Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV	30	No
CLA2006	Greek and Roman Drama	30	No
CLA2302	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence): Greek Historiography to the End of the Fifth Century BC	15	No
CLA2307	Ancient Sources (Written Evidence) Ancient Medicine	15	No
CLA2514	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence) - Pompeii: Destruction, Discovery and Afterlife	15	No
CLA2517	Ancient Sources (Material Evidence): Hellenistic Palaces in West Asia	15	No
CLA2507	Ancient World: Greek Philosophy	15	No
CLA2406	Text and Context: Roman Love Elegy	15	No
CLA2410	Text and Context: Writing Women in Ancient Literature	15	No
HUM HUM2000-HUM2001
HUM2000	Humanities in the Workplace	30	No
HUM2001	Humanities in the Workplace	15	No
HUM HUM2004-HUM2005
HUM2004	Making a Career in Publishing	15	No
HUM2005	Tales of Freedom, Necessity and Providence	15	No

Stage 3

120 credits of compulsory modules

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
HUM3997	Employment Experience Abroad	120	Yes

Stage 4

30 credits of compulsory modules, 30-60 credits of optional modules in Archaeology, 30-60 credits of optional modules in Ancient History (depending on the dissertation chosen)

Subject to choosing 120 credits for the stage overall, you must:

^hYou must select either ARC3000 or CLA3009 (you cannot take both modules).

^IIf you select CLA3009, you must take 60 credits of options from the Archaeology list.

^jIf you select ARC3000 must take 60 credits of options from the Ancient History list.

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
CLA CH Dissertation CLA3009 or ARC3000 [See note h above]
ARC3000	Archaeological Dissertation	30	No
CLA3009	Dissertation	30	No

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
ARC SF BA SH and CH opt 2023-4 [See note i above]
ARC3003	Professional Placement	30	No
ARC3006	Advanced Fieldwork Project	15	No
ARC3011	Practicing Archaeological Science	15	No
ARC3012	Monumental changes: Neolithic and Early Bronze Age Britain and Ireland	15	No
ARC3120	Things and Us: Ancient and Contemporary Material Culture	15	No
ARC3121	Brooches, Beads, Swords and Shields: Early Medieval Material Culture	15	No
ARC3123	Sustainability and Collapse in Past Societies	15	No
ARC3401	Understanding the Landscape of Medieval Britain	15	No
ARC3406	Medieval Castles in Context	15	No
ARC3510	Experimental Approaches to Forensic and Archaeological Investigations	15	No
ARC3516	Human Origins and Evolution: the Lower and Middle Palaeolithic	15	No
ARC3611	Funerary Osteoarchaeology	15	No
ARC3408	Romanisation: Interaction, Conquest and Change in Late Iron Age and Roman Dacia	15	No
ARC3133	Digital Pasts	15	No
CLA Final Stage BA Ancient History-Classical Studies CH options 2023-4 [See note j above]
CLA3008	The Age of Cicero	30	No
CLA3033	Magic, Witchcraft and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds	30	No
CLA3045	Thucydides and the Idea of History	30	No
CLA3056	Ovid and the Erotic Passions	15	No
CLA3059	Classical Language and Texts: Greek V: Imperial Greek Prose	30	No
CLA3113	Art in Greek Society	15	No
CLA3123	Applied Classics	15	No
CLA3124	Receptions of the Classical Body	30	No
CLA3125	Reading and Writing Greek Literature in the Hellenistic World	30	No
CLA3202	Classical Language and Texts: Greek II	30	No
CLA3204	Classical Language and Texts: Greek III	30	No
CLA3205	Classical Language and Texts: Greek IV	30	No
CLA3206	Classical Language and Texts: Latin IV	30	No
CLA3251	Classical Language and Texts: Latin V: Epic	30	No
CLA3252	Classical Language and Texts: Latin II	30	No
CLA3254	Classical Language and Texts: Latin III	30	No
CLA3255	Greek Political Thought	15	No
CLA3257	Living in the Roman World: Society and Culture	30	No
CLA3263	Being and Not-Being in Greek Philosophy: from Parmenides to Aristotle	15	No
CLA3267	Dialogues with the Past: Creative Interpretative Project	15	No
CLA3274	The Persians in a Near Eastern Context	30	No
CLA3275	Women Writing Classics	15	No
CLA3277	Lost Works and Fragments	15	No
CLA3278	Roman Political Thought	15	No
CLA3279	Knowledge, Wealth and Power in the Ancient World	30	No
HUM HUM3000s
HUM3002	Aliens Abroad: Science Fiction in Global Literature	15	No
HUM3015	The Place of Meaning: Gardens in Britain and China	15	No
HUM3016	Book Publishing: Principles of Book Commissioning, Editing and Design	30	No
HUM3003A	Hacking the Humanities: How to Plan and Run Successful Digital Projects	15	No
HUM3003	Hacking the Humanities: How to Plan and Run Successful Digital Projects	30	No
HUM3004	Transforming the Tablet: Digital Approaches to Ancient Text and Artefact	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). 10. Demonstrate an awareness of the main problems and issues bearing upon Greek and Roman history, and awareness of and critical engagement with aspects of Greek and Roman society, religion and philosophy; be able to analyse them critically and creatively and be able to evaluate the similarities and differences with our own culture (3.2 A1). 11. Demonstrate familiarity with the major Greek and Roman historians sufficient to be able to offer comment and reasoned analysis of their respective historiographical aims, methods, use of sources and their position within the historiographical tradition, and analyse in general terms the complex interrelationship between history, literature, philosophy and ideology in the context of one or more ancient societies (3.2 A2). 12. Evaluate, analyse and synthesise a wide range of sources appropriate to the subject area (3.2 A3). 13. Evaluate, analyse and synthesise a wide range of viewpoints on problems of interpretation and evaluation, and adopt a variety of critical approaches to the subject drawn from different disciplines within the subject area (3.2 A5).	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. 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	These skills are all 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, assessment of written work, and oral work (both presentation and class discussion).

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).
10. Demonstrate an awareness of the main problems and issues bearing upon Greek and Roman history, and awareness of and critical engagement with aspects of Greek and Roman society, religion and philosophy; be able to analyse them critically and creatively and be able to evaluate the similarities and differences with our own culture (3.2 A1).
11. Demonstrate familiarity with the major Greek and Roman historians sufficient to be able to offer comment and reasoned analysis of their respective historiographical aims, methods, use of sources and their position within the historiographical tradition, and analyse in general terms the complex interrelationship between history, literature, philosophy and ideology in the context of one or more ancient societies (3.2 A2).
12. Evaluate, analyse and synthesise a wide range of sources appropriate to the subject area (3.2 A3).
13. Evaluate, analyse and synthesise a wide range of viewpoints on problems of interpretation and evaluation, and adopt a variety of critical approaches to the subject drawn from different disciplines within the subject area (3.2 A5).

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. 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.

10-13 are all developed in BIO2068.

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

These skills are all 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, assessment of written work, and oral work (both presentation and class discussion).

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 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. Collate data from a range of sources. 25. Reference sources accurately in written work, including use of the Harvard system in Archaeology. 26. Answer questions concisely in writing. 27. Present work and answer questions orally. 28. Think of pertinent and intellectually demanding questions to ask other students. 29. Deploy complex terminology in a comprehensible manner. 30. Focus on and comprehend complex texts. 31. Gather, memorise, organise and deploy evidence and information, and show an awareness of the consequences of the unavailability of evidence (3.5 17). 32. Select and apply appropriate methodologies when using primary and secondary historical materials (3.6 19). 33. Demonstrate a professional approach to referencing and the use of bibliography (3.7 25). 34. Synthesise complex and diverse arguments and ideas lucidly and coherently, both orally and in writing (3.6 22). 35. Engage in analytical and evaluative thinking about texts, sources, arguments and interpretations (3.6 20). 36. Engage in lateral thinking, making connections between ideas and information in different fields of their study (3.6 21). 37. Reflect critically on the extent, and limitations, of their learning and understanding (3.5 15).	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). In Archaeology these skills are developed through a mixture of teaching and learning methods including lectures (normally 2 hours), seminars, practical classes/fieldwork and tutorials. For Ancient History, at Stage 3 seminars are normally 2 hours in length and form the primary teaching and learning medium, with a focus on developing, in the context of their particular subjects, the more complex analytical skills listed opposite. For Ancient History, skill 24 is developed through feedback on written work (normally delivered one-to-one, as well as in written form at Stage 3). It is also developed through each student's personal development plan.	The assessment is made through a combination of examinations (including essays and gobbet passages for comment); term-time essays and oral presentations. The marking criteria are available in the College Student Handbook. For Ancient History, skill 24 may be formatively assessed at Stage 1 by means of the compulsory learning notebook (which is part of the assessment for one optional module).

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 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. Collate data from a range of sources.
25. Reference sources accurately in written work, including use of the Harvard system in Archaeology.
26. Answer questions concisely in writing.
27. Present work and answer questions orally.
28. Think of pertinent and intellectually demanding questions to ask other students.
29. Deploy complex terminology in a comprehensible manner.
30. Focus on and comprehend complex texts.
31. Gather, memorise, organise and deploy evidence and information, and show an awareness of the consequences of the unavailability of evidence (3.5 17).
32. Select and apply appropriate methodologies when using primary and secondary historical materials (3.6 19).
33. Demonstrate a professional approach to referencing and the use of bibliography (3.7 25).
34. Synthesise complex and diverse arguments and ideas lucidly and coherently, both orally and in writing (3.6 22).
35. Engage in analytical and evaluative thinking about texts, sources, arguments and interpretations (3.6 20).
36. Engage in lateral thinking, making connections between ideas and information in different fields of their study (3.6 21).
37. Reflect critically on the extent, and limitations, of their learning and understanding (3.5 15).

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).

In Archaeology these skills are developed through a mixture of teaching and learning methods including lectures (normally 2 hours), seminars, practical classes/fieldwork and tutorials.

For Ancient History, at Stage 3 seminars are normally 2 hours in length and form the primary teaching and learning medium, with a focus on developing, in the context of their particular subjects, the more complex analytical skills listed opposite.

For Ancient History, skill 24 is developed through feedback on written work (normally delivered one-to-one, as well as in written form at Stage 3). It is also developed through each student's personal development plan.

The assessment is made through a combination of examinations (including essays and gobbet passages for comment); term-time essays and oral presentations. The marking criteria are available in the College Student Handbook.

For Ancient History, skill 24 may be formatively assessed at Stage 1 by means of the compulsory learning notebook (which is part of the assessment for one optional module).

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:
38. Undertake independent study and work to deadlines. 39. Use a word processor, and the world-wide web. 40. Digest, select and organise material from disparate sources for suitably illustrated, clear and concise written work of varying length. 41. Participate in oral discussions; present and evaluate complex arguments and ideas orally; digest, select and organise material for oral presentations. 42. Work with others as part of a team. 43. Interact effectively with peers and staff 44. Undertake group work, including the presentation and discussion of material in groups. 45. Plan and execute a demanding piece of work over a long time scale. 46. Be able to reflect on the challenges of living and learning in a different environment. 47. Present an argument orally in a clear, organised and effective manner (3.4 23 & 3.7 24). 48. Present an argument in a written form in a clear and organized manner, with appropriate use of correct English (3.4 24) 49. Work creatively, flexibly and adaptably with others, both peers and academic staff (3.6 22 and 3.7 25). 50. Demonstrate autonomy, manifested in self-direction and intellectual initiative, both in learning and study and in the management of time (3.5 14) 51. Participate effectively in oral discussions. (3.6 22) 52. Write and think under pressure and to meet deadlines. 53. Make critical and well-informed use of IT resources (such as e-mail and the World-Wide-Web) to acquire and manipulate general and subject-specific information (3.7 28). 54. Use a word processor and scanning technologies to create clearly presented written assignments and handouts (3.7 28). 55. Organise and undertake suitable employment placements and critically reflect upon the experience.	38 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme, notably the dissertation. 39 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. 40 is developed through a variety of written assignments and tutorials throughout the programme. 41 is developed through the self-assessment involved in completing cover sheets for all assignments. 42 is developed through group work and seminars, which form an important component of many option modules. 43 & 44 The skills in 6 and 7 are developed particularly through the archaeology fieldwork/fieldschool modules which involve working as part of a team. 45 is developed through many thematic and skills modules which include group work. 6, 7 and 8 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. 46 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). Ancient History: (a) Skills 47, 51 and 52 are developed through the preparation and delivery of oral presentations in most modules at all levels, and through the oral discussion of challenging material in all modules in the programme. (b) Skill 49 is developed through participation in study groups with other students in most modules in the programme. For expectations with regard to study groups see the College Taught Student Handbook (https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/taughthandbook/). (c) Skill 49 is also developed through meetings with personal tutors, one-to-one tutorials giving feedback on written work and through discussion in seminars. (d) Skills 48 and 52 are developed through examinations at all stages and levels and through written assignments at all stages (see also (a) above). (e) Skill 50 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme but is encouraged through preparation for written and oral assignments, general preparation for seminars and through student's individual annual personal development plans. Skill 50 may be further developed at Stage 3 through the optional dissertation module. (f) Skills 51 and 52 are developed through compulsory oral presentations supported by handouts, each student's personal development plan and through the requirement that all written work should be word-processed. 38 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme, notably the dissertation. 39 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. 40 is developed through a variety of written assignments and tutorials throughout the programme. 41 is developed through the self-assessment involved in completing cover sheets for all assignments. 42 is developed through group work and seminars, which form an important component of many option modules. 43 & 44 The skills in 43 and 44 are developed particularly through the archaeology fieldwork/fieldschool modules which involve working as part of a team. 45 is developed through many thematic and skills modules which include group work. 43, 44 and 45 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. 46 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). 38 is specifically related to the module HUM3997 Employment Experience Abroad	.Archaeology The skills in 38, 39 and 40 are assessed in all modules through written assignments. 40 is covered by the fact that students prepare written assignments of differing lengths, ranging from 1,500 word essays through to the 9,000 word dissertation. Assessment of group oral presentations (42, 43, 45) occurs in a variety of modules. . Ancient History: (a) Skills 47, 49, 51 and 52 are assessed through the summative assessment of oral presentations at level 3 (10% or 20%). This assessment may also include a formative peer evaluation element. (b) Skills 48 and 52 are assessed through examinations and written work at all stages and in all modules. See marking criteria in the College Taught Student Handbook. (c) Skill 53 is assessed through the successful completion of ELE assignments in tandem with the reflective learning notebook attached to one optional module. (d) Skill 54 is assessed through the assessment of written course-work. See the College Student Handbook for details. The skills in 38, 39 and 40 are assessed in all modules. 40 is covered by the fact that students prepare written assignments of differing lengths,. Formative assessment of group oral presentations ( 42, 43, 45 ) occurs in a range of modules. 46 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:

38. Undertake independent study and work to deadlines.
39. Use a word processor, and the world-wide web.
40. Digest, select and organise material from disparate sources for suitably illustrated, clear and concise written work of varying length.
41. Participate in oral discussions; present and evaluate complex arguments and ideas orally; digest, select and organise material for oral presentations.
42. Work with others as part of a team.
43. Interact effectively with peers and staff
44. Undertake group work, including the presentation and discussion of material in groups.
45. Plan and execute a demanding piece of work over a long time scale.
46. Be able to reflect on the challenges of living and learning in a different environment.
47. Present an argument orally in a clear, organised and effective manner (3.4 23 & 3.7 24).
48. Present an argument in a written form in a clear and organized manner, with appropriate use of correct English (3.4 24)
49. Work creatively, flexibly and adaptably with others, both peers and academic staff (3.6 22 and 3.7 25).
50. Demonstrate autonomy, manifested in self-direction and intellectual initiative, both in learning and study and in the management of time (3.5 14)
51. Participate effectively in oral discussions. (3.6 22)
52. Write and think under pressure and to meet deadlines.
53. Make critical and well-informed use of IT resources (such as e-mail and the World-Wide-Web) to acquire and manipulate general and subject-specific information (3.7 28).
54. Use a word processor and scanning technologies to create clearly presented written assignments and handouts (3.7 28).
55. Organise and undertake suitable employment placements and critically reflect upon the experience.

38 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme, notably the dissertation.

39 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.

40 is developed through a variety of written assignments and tutorials throughout the programme.

41 is developed through the self-assessment involved in completing cover sheets for all assignments.

42 is developed through group work and seminars, which form an important component of many option modules.

43 & 44 The skills in 6 and 7 are developed particularly through the archaeology fieldwork/fieldschool modules which involve working as part of a team.

45 is developed through many thematic and skills modules which include group work. 6, 7 and 8 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.

46 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).

Ancient History:

(a) Skills 47, 51 and 52 are developed through the preparation and delivery of oral presentations in most modules at all levels, and through the oral discussion of challenging material in all modules in the programme.

(b) Skill 49 is developed through participation in study groups with other students in most modules in the programme. For expectations with regard to study groups see the College Taught Student Handbook (https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/taughthandbook/).
(c) Skill 49 is also developed through meetings with personal tutors, one-to-one tutorials giving feedback on written work and through discussion in seminars.
(d) Skills 48 and 52 are developed through examinations at all stages and levels and through written assignments at all stages (see also (a) above).
(e) Skill 50 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme but is encouraged through preparation for written and oral assignments, general preparation for seminars and through student's individual annual personal development plans. Skill 50 may be further developed at Stage 3 through the optional dissertation module.

(f) Skills 51 and 52 are developed through compulsory oral presentations supported by handouts, each student's personal development plan and through the requirement that all written work should be word-processed. 38 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme, notably the dissertation.
39 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.
40 is developed through a variety of written assignments and tutorials throughout the programme.
41 is developed through the self-assessment involved in completing cover sheets for all assignments.
42 is developed through group work and seminars, which form an important component of many option modules.
43 & 44 The skills in 43 and 44 are developed particularly through the archaeology fieldwork/fieldschool modules which involve working as part of a team.

45 is developed through many thematic and skills modules which include group work. 43, 44 and 45 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.
46 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).

38 is specifically related to the module HUM3997 Employment Experience Abroad

.Archaeology

The skills in 38, 39 and 40 are assessed in all modules through written assignments. 40 is covered by the fact that students prepare written assignments of differing lengths, ranging from 1,500 word essays through to the 9,000 word dissertation. Assessment of group oral presentations (42, 43, 45) occurs in a variety of modules.
.
Ancient History:

(a) Skills 47, 49, 51 and 52 are assessed through the summative assessment of oral presentations at level 3 (10% or 20%). This assessment may also include a formative peer evaluation element.

(b) Skills 48 and 52 are assessed through examinations and written work at all stages and in all modules. See marking criteria in the College Taught Student Handbook.

(c) Skill 53 is assessed through the successful completion of ELE assignments in tandem with the reflective learning notebook attached to one optional module.

(d) Skill 54 is assessed through the assessment of written course-work. See the College Student Handbook for details. The skills in 38, 39 and 40 are assessed in all modules. 40 is covered by the fact that students prepare written assignments of differing lengths,. Formative assessment of group oral presentations ( 42, 43, 45 ) occurs in a range of modules. 46 is covered by the dissertation and ARC2003/2004.

7. Programme Regulations

Programme-specific Progression Rules

To progress to Stage 2 you must normally achieve an average mark of at least 50% in Stage 1. If you do not achieve an average mark of 50% in Stage 1, you will be interviewed to determine whether you can continue on the Employment Experience Abroad programme; if you do not succeed in that interview 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 Employment Experience are selected. If you are unsuccessful in your application for Employment Experience Abroad, you will be transferred to the three-year programme.

HUM3997 Employment Experience 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 Ancient History with Archaeology with Employment Experience Abroad. If you fail the Employment Experience your degree title will be commuted to BA Ancient History with Archaeology.

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.

Programme handbooks and other useful information can be accessed via the student intranet: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/humanities/studying/taughthandbook/

Other useful information and student resources can be accessed via the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE): http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/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

BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology with Employment Experience Abroad

19. UCAS Code

VV3K

20. NQF Level of Final Award

6 (Honours)

21. Credit

CATS credits	480	ECTS credits	240

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

[Honours] Classics and ancient history (including Byzantine Studies and Modern Greek)
[Honours] Archaeology

23. Dates

Origin Date	01/10/2010	Date of last revision	27/03/2023

Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year

BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology with Employment Experience 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