HST413 Heritage, Museum and Field: Archaeology in Practice

15 credits, Semester two
Module leaders 2024-25: Hugh Willmott

Module summary

An introduction to work-based, practical skills. Students undertake a two-week placement in a heritage environment. It is the responsibility of the student to organise their own placement, in consultation with the module-co-ordinator.

This option is not available to students who intend to take the HST421 Work Placement module.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

Have undertaken a two week placement approved by the module coordinator
Completed a risk assessment
Reflected on their learning experiences during the course of their placement
Used their experience to actively enhance their research skills

Assessment methods

Assessment type - % of final mark

200 work placement form - 20%
2,500 word essay - 80%

You will complete a two-week placement in a heritage environment, including the completion of a 200 word placement form. Additionally, you will write a 2,500 word essay.

Additional learning and teaching information

Teaching and indicative seminar plan:

The module will be taught in three, one-hour seminars.