Archaeology is the study of past human societies by investigating their material remains both above and below ground. Archaeology by its very nature is a multi-disciplinary subject, calling upon a wide variety of disciplines in order to build up a picture of the past, as well as written sources and evidence from modern cultures. As such, Archaeology is an exciting and rewarding subject, which calls upon both academic, logical and practical skills, so ideal for an ‘all-rounder' combining elements of many of the other academic disciplines such as Science, History, Sociology, Religious Studies, Earth Sciences and Anthropology. Successful students will have an enthusiasm for the subject and an interest in the past, in addition a good imagination and an enquiring mind would be useful.The type of student who succeeds in Archaeology is interested in taking on new academic challenges and expanding their vocabulary. A successful Archaeology student will enjoy interpreting evidence and extending their knowledge. He/she will also enjoy exploring different opinions and ideas. A successful student is an excellent attendee, who works consistently hard both in lessons and independently.AS Archaeology comprises of two units:Unit 1: The Archaeology of Religion and Ritual, includes belief systems and related activities, mortuary practices and their related structures, ritual beliefs and practices, and ritual locations and their specific structures.Unit 2: Archaeological Skills and Methods, including discovering and recording sites and landscapes, archaeological excavation - justification, processes and onsite recovery techniques, and post excavation dating and site interpretation.In the second year you will study themes in World Archaeology, focusing on ancient settlements and societies, status and social organization, specialisms, manufacture and technology. This module also covers contemporary issues, ethics and legislation. The second element of the A Level is cour
Name: AS/A Level Archaeology Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Archaeology Qualification type: Assessment AS Units:ARCH1 - The Archaeology of Religion and Ritual1 hour 15 minutes written exam - 40% of AS, 20% of A LevelARCH2 - Archaeological Skills and Methods1 hour 45 min written exam - 60% of AS, 30% of A LevelA2 Units:ARCH3 - World Archaeology2 hour written exam - 30% of A-LevelARCH4 - Archaeological InvestigationCoursework - internally marked, externally moderated by AQA - 20% of A Level Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160811 11:55:11 Updated 20160811 11:55:11
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Title: GCE AS Level in Archaeology Qualification: GCE AS Level in Archaeology Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology