Students will design, undertake, and present a piece of original and independent archaeological research. This will enable them to develop the principles of good research practice, incorporating problem identification, data collection and analysis, and the critical use of sources within the field of archaeology.

Independent study and regular supervision (typically fortnightly meetings)

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Dissertation Proposal (1000 words)

Dissertation (14,000 words)

This course aims to:

■ Enable students to develop the principles of good research practice, incorporating problem identification, data collection and analysis, and the critical use of sources within the field of archaeology

■ Support students in designing, undertaking, and presenting a piece of original and independent archaeological research

■ Stimulate the development of critical thinking and the acquisition of subject-specific and transferable skills to generate a report output of professional quality in a specific context

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Establish substantial, detailed and informed first-hand knowledge of their chosen subject area

■ Define, plan, and execute a sustained, focussed and coherent research project

■ Present cogently and coherently the results of their research in a scholarly fashion, with illustrations and other documentation as appropriate

■ Assess critically both the subject area covered and the character of their own contribution to it

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.