Advanced Project Portfolio in Archaeology
| Module title | Advanced Project Portfolio in Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Module code | ARCM013 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Professor Linda Hurcombe (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 15 |
|---|
Module description
This module allows you to pursue a portfolio of specialist skills interests in Archaeology. It will be particularly suitable for students who wish to explore skills in more depth than is offered within existing taught modules. You are presented with potential projects by staff but can also devise your own projects subject to approval by a member of staff. These could be to enhance your skills for future research or industry relevant professional skills. For example, artefact technologies or study techniques, reference collection work, assemblage analysis, fieldwork data projects, digital 3D scanning techniques, GIS, SHArD lab projects, RICHeS facility projects.
Module aims - intentions of the module
To apply the principles of archaeology through reflective practice and to acquire advanced competences in selected study areas. In conjunction with archaeology staff you will define project goals that will enhance your employability and research skills. These can be chosen from a variety of project opportunities making use of the expertise and facilities in archaeology and the broader professional context. You may also be able to devise your own research projects subject to approval by a member of staff. The projects undertaken could be used to enhance your skills for future research and employability.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate originality in identifying opportunities for a subject specific methodology.
- 2. Demonstrate a practical understanding of specific subjects within archaeology
- 3. Demonstrate research abilities to an advanced level 6, dealing with complex concepts systematically and creatively within acknowledged ethical, safety and conservation boundaries
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Evaluate critically and select and apply the methods of recording and analysis most appropriate for specific case studies
- 5. Write clearly to a high level and succinctly use appropriate language and illustrative material while completing work to a deadline
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Undertake research as an independent individual, within or outside existing projects
- 7. Present a clearly-structured, well-written and appropriately illustrated report.
- 8. Consult with and respond to criticism from peers, professional archaeologists and lecturers as appropriate
- 9. Adhere to deadlines
Syllabus plan
Not applicable – but you must agree projects with the convenor and with appropriate supervisors
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 295 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar: | 1 | Briefing meeting |
| Workshop: | 2 | Reports, records, setting aims |
| Seminar | 2 | Presenting progress and troubleshooting |
| Guided independent study | 295 | Supported by the designated supervisor by meetings/email/phone as appropriate You are expected to develop projects |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects proposal form | 600 words max | Interactions with supervisor | |
| Presenting progress | sample records, ppt slides, objects, as appropriate; draft report structure | 1-6, 8-9 | Oral feedback from convenor and peers |
| Draft structure of the final report. | Abstract; table of contents; some brief bullet points may be included. | 1-6, 8-9 | Oral feedback: interactive discussions with academic staff supervising the projects. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project portfolio - Projects report Written assignment to comprise the project report and critical evaluation, designed to illustrate the range of research skills deployed, the degree of success achieved and the ability to analyse own performance. | 100 | Max 5,000 words - Critical reflection + data tables, images of objects; photomicrographs etc Or can include the research project report written for the team + supporting critical reflection | 1-9 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project portfolio (Max 5,000 words Critical reflection + data tables, images of objects; photomicrographs etc Or can include the research project report written for the team + supporting critical reflection) | Project portfolio (Max 5,000 words Critical reflection + data tables, images of objects; photomicrographs etc Or can include the research project report written for the team + supporting critical reflection) | 1-9 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
• Varies depending on subject chosen
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | 60 credits of level M archaeology modules |
| Module co-requisites | none but this module may not be taken together with ARCM007 |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 02/02/2025 |
| Last revision date | 02/04/2025 |
