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Programme Short Title
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Certificate in Archaeological Excavation
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Programme Code
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1321
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Mode of Delivery
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Full-time, Part-time, Modular, Distance Education - DKIT
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No. of Semesters
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1
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Semesters Per Stage
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1
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NFQ Level
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8
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Programme Credits
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12.5
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Field of Study
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0220 - Humanities
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Educational Aim of Programme
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This programme aims to provide participants with an introductory ‘hands-on’ experience of both the on-site work associated with an archaeological excavation and the off-site work associated with post-excavation processing and analysis. Participants will be introduced to the aims and objectives of archaeological excavation and the steps involved in the research process that leads to an excavation. They will also be introduced to the range of techniques used and the components of the on-site recording system. They will participate in a research excavation and also in the recovery of artefacts and environmental samples where appropriate. It aims to give students an understanding of the principles of the post-excavation process and other aspects of archaeological analysis of artefacts and ecofacts. It also aims to give practical experience of participating in post-excavation processing, documentation and preliminary analysis. Students will undertake post-excavation processing of artefacts and samples retrieved during excavation, and will receive training in the work and recording procedures applicable to this stage of the excavation process.
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
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Description
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PLO1
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the range of procedures involved in the excavation, recording and post-excavation processes
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PLO2
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Critically evaluate the concepts and theories underpinning approaches to excavation design, strategy and recording.
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PLO3
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Demonstrate an ability to appropriately excavate and record a range of archaeological features, artefacts and ecofacts encountered on an archaeological excavation site or during post-excavation.
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PLO4
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Conduct assigned tasks - excavation, recording, finds processing, sample processing, analysis and interpretation - and perform research as required by course directors.
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PLO5
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Demonstrate an ability to appropriately excavate and record a range of archaeological features, artefacts and ecofacts encountered on an archaeological excavation site or during post-excavation.
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PLO6
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Have insights into the integrated approach taken to excavation and recording and post-excavation analysis and the role these play in the process of learning about the past.
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Semester Schedules
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