Archaeology, Anthropology and Art History

Description

This course combines archaeological, anthropological and art historical approaches to art. The programme allows you to study a wide range of material, from prehistory to the present, and also equips you to study diverse cultures and societies. In combination with general introductions to archaeology, anthropology and material culture studies, you will be given the opportunity to develop your own interests in particular areas. You might be interested in exploring pre-Columbian architecture in the Andes, or learning about Buddhist and Hindu temple architecture in India. If you would rather focus on ritual and performance, then it will be possible to learn how objects displayed in European museums were originally used in shamanistic performances or divination rituals in Native Amazonia or African societies.

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts on campus houses a wonderful collection of artworks from Africa, the Pacific, and the Americas and some of our teaching focuses on why and how these objects were collected. You will learn that the process of collecting and classifying objects has been intimately connected with the process of colonisation. There are also opportunities to do practical work such as digging on an archaeological site in Peru or closer to home with field work in Norfolk.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10560 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14430 Year (Non-EEA)

UK/EU £9,000; International £12,300

• English

Course Content

The part-time course can be taken over a period of either five or seven years. It is taught alongside the full time course so that students have the benefit of studying in larger groups alongside the full time students. The course combines teaching in small seminar groups with larger lecture modules, giving great flexibility and allowing you to put together a customised programme of study which reflects your interests. A spine of core modules running through all years is designed to develop an understanding of the disciplines of archaeology, anthropology and art history. The first level is designed to lay the foundations of key skills in these three subject areas. You will take introductory seminars in archaeology and anthropology and our lecture series will give you knowledge of processes of making and ways of viewing and thinking about art. A range of optional modules in year two allows you to develop your interests within the context of your degree. Therefore, if you are interested in archaeology or anthropology you may gear your degree to achieving your aims by taking modules in these areas. A core lecture series in your final year addresses the issues raised by the study of world art. This wide-ranging review is complemented by modules of special study and a dissertation which introduce you to advanced levels of academic enquiry and research.
Assessment

Key skills, issues and ideas are introduced in lectures given by all members of faculty, including art historians, anthropologists and archaeologists. More specialist study is undertaken in small group seminars. These are chosen from a range offered within the School and across the University. You will also spend time studying and researching in the library or carrying out practical work or projects. In most subject areas, you are assessed at the end of each year on the basis of coursework and, in some cases, project and examination results. In your final year, you will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice and with the advice of tutors. There is no final examination. Your final degree result is determined by the marks you receive in levels two and three.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 88

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Requirements

• A Level: AAB including at least one humanities essay-based subject
• International Baccalaureate: 33 points including at least one Higher Level humanities essay-based subject
• Scottish Highers: At least one Advanced Higher preferred in addition to Highers
• Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB including at least one humanities essay-based subject
• Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAABB including at least one humanities essay-based subject
• Access Course: Please contact the university for further information
• HND: Please contact the university for further information
• European Baccalaureate: 80% including at least one humanities essay-based subject

Students who apply for part-time courses, generally do so with a wide variety of qualifications and experience. For the majority of candidates the most important factors in assessing the application will be past and future achievement in examinations, academic interest in the subject being applied for, personal interest and extra-curricular activities and the confidential reference. We consider applicants as individuals and accept students from a very wide range of educational backgrounds and spend time considering your application in order to reach an informed decision relating your application. Please note, there may be additional subject entry requirements specific to individual degree courses. We encourage applicants to contact the university if they are unsure about the relevance of their qualifications.

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing with no less than 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 88 overall (minimum 20 in Reading and Speaking components, 19 in Writing component and 17 in Listening components.
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 55 in Reading and Writing components with no less than 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Special Entry Requirements

Students who have been away from mainstream education for a significant period of time may be required to submit a short essay to help in assessing suitability for the course.

GCSE Offer

Students are required to have GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or above.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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