Trinity College Carmarthen

Course Details

BA Archaeology

Course Description

Archaeology is amongst one of the most active, varied and research intensive academic Schools within the University. The School is based on the cusp of the Cambrian mountains and thus enjoys being part of one of the most beautiful University campus locations in the UK. The surrounding landscape, coastline and environment is also of a uniquely historic and archaeological character which the School is able to utilise in its teaching and research. This makes for a programme of study that is highly practical, with plenty of on-site activity, that is rooted in an exploration of regional examples and developments, and yet is global in its points of reference. Archaeology is the study of the human past through an examination of physical remains such as stone tools, pottery and bones, through to buildings, structures, monuments and landscapes. It attempts to reveal how both contemporary societies and past societies are organised, how humanity interacts with the environments and landscapes, and how ideas about the world are visible in the objects people have created. To be able to understand the past in any depth engagement with theoretical and ethical issues is needed. This means we explore issues such as heritage, representation, land use, technology, environmental change, death, beliefs and the evolution of the human body, mind and ideas with a view to broadening and widening knowledge of how humanity has arrived at the position it is in now. Many modules include a field trip to local sites or historic features of the landscape: we also do a graveyard survey for the less-squeamish. As well as classroom activities you will participate on our annual excavation at the spectacular Cistercian monastery and hinterland of Strata Florida, a few miles north of the campus in the Cambrian Mountains.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

* Professional field archaeology * Government and commercial management * Teaching, research and postgraduate opportunities * Museum, archive, IT You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching




BA Archaeology Trinity College Carmarthen