1. Archaeology at Exeter Prof Bruce Bradley Associate Professor & Admissions Officer Tel: 01392 262490 Email: b.a.bradley@exeter.ac.uk

2. Welcome to the Archaeology Department!

3. Archaeology at Exeter: Archaeology = uniquely placed to span the arts and the sciences Archaeology at Exeter: Archaeology = uniquely placed to span the arts and the sciences - Extensive regional, national and international networks - Extensive regional, national and international networks - Flexibility and choice the key - ‘Archaeology’ interpreted broadly

4. Artefacts and Excavated Contexts

5. ‘Above Ground’ Archaeology: Buildings & Monuments

6. Settlements and Landscapes

7. Archaeological Methods Transferable Skills

8. Archaeology and Documents

9. Hands on Archaeology…

10. Involving Students in Research… See our foyer displays

11. Historic Exeter

12. Regional and National Museums Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Torquay Museum, Torquay Welsh National Museum St. Fagans

13. Teaching 13 members of staff 13 members of staff Teaching always informed by research Teaching always informed by research

14. Research Standing Ranked 2nd in the UK for the percentage of research rated 'World- leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent' in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) Ranked 2nd in the UK for the percentage of research rated 'World- leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent' in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) High-quality, high- profile and international research High-quality, high- profile and international research

15. What do we teach? Range of periods Range of periods Prehistory Prehistory Classical World Classical World Middle Ages Middle Ages Range of areas Range of areas Britain and Europe Britain and Europe Mediterranean & Egypt Mediterranean & Egypt Americas Americas Asia Asia Range of subjects Range of subjects Themes & debates Themes & debates Methods & techniques Methods & techniques

16. Developments for 2011… Facilities and courses in forensic archaeology Facilities and courses in forensic archaeology Bioarchaeology lab Bioarchaeology lab Modules in forensic anthopology Modules in forensic anthopology Semester abroad scheme Semester abroad scheme Exchange with Augustana, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Exchange with Augustana, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Archaeology/Anthropology Archaeology/Anthropologyprogramme

17. How do we teach? Teaching styles Lectures Lectures Seminars Seminars Practical Classes Practical Classes Tutorials Tutorials Fieldtrips Fieldtrips £0.8 million on lab and teaching facilities £0.8 million on lab and teaching facilitiesAssessment Most courses have a mixture of assessment methods Most courses have a mixture of assessment methods Year 2 weighted one- third; Year 3 two-thirds Year 2 weighted one- third; Year 3 two-thirds

18. After Graduation.. Graduate Careers in Archaeology Graduate Careers in Archaeology Heritage Management Heritage Management Archaeological Units Archaeological Units Research careers Research careers Postgraduate Study Postgraduate Study Graduate Careers Graduate Careers Commerce Commerce Finance Finance Government Government

19. Year 1 CORE MODULES Discovering Prehistory Discovering Historic Archaeology Interpreting Sites and Landscapes Analysing Archaeological Evidence BA ARCHAEOLOGY Artefacts Archaeology at Work History of Archaeology BSc with FORENSIC SCIENCE Archaeological and Forensic Science Practicals Forensic Archaeology Artefacts

20. Fieldwork Students complete fieldwork placement (usually in the summer) Students complete fieldwork placement (usually in the summer) Excavation, survey or museum work Excavation, survey or museum work Places on Departmental Projects Places on Departmental Projects Fieldwork reports assessed as part of Year 2 Fieldwork reports assessed as part of Year 2 Also opportunities for advanced fieldwork Also opportunities for advanced fieldwork

21. Fieldschools

22. Year 2 CORE MODULES Archaeological Fieldwork Project or Fieldschool Archaeological Fieldwork Project or Fieldschool Plus (for BSc with Forensic Science) Forensic Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Forensic Science Forensic ScienceOPTIONS Wide choice of thematic and methodological options Wide choice of thematic and methodological options

23. Year 3 CORE MODULE Final Year Dissertation Final Year Dissertation For BSc: Funerary Archaeology and Osteology For BSc: Funerary Archaeology and OsteologyOPTIONS Wide choice of thematic and methodological options Wide choice of thematic and methodological options

24. Sample Module: Archaeology at Work

25. Sample Module: Zooarchaeology

26. Sample Module: Medieval Castles in Context

27. Other Sample Undergraduate Modules METHODSTHEMES Aerial Survey Reading Stone Tools Palaeobotany Funerary Archaeology Forensic Anthropology Professional Placement Maritime Archaeology South Asian Archaeology The Western Roman Empire Understanding Ancient Egypt Medieval Landscapes Egyptian Archaeology South American Prehistory Hunter-Gatherers North American Prehistory

28. Recent Fieldwork Opportunities: South Dakota, USA – South Dakota, USA – Big Game Hunters and First Farmers on the Great Plains Texas, USA- Gault Clovis and New World Origins Kazakhstan Kazakhstan – Early horse domestication Western Argentina – Western Argentina – Architectural Evolution of Taquara/Itarare Earthworks Wallingford Castle Wallingford Castle

29. To Sum Up…. Friendly and informal department Friendly and informal department Among highest ratings for teaching & research Among highest ratings for teaching & research An amazing range of courses and opportunities An amazing range of courses and opportunities

30. Questions???? Questions?