ATS3123 Archaeological fieldwork in Italy
Faculty of Arts
ATS3123 Archaeological fieldwork in Italy is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Overseas
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3123
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3123
No unit lists ATS3123 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units and permission from the unit coordinator.
Prohibition: ATS2991, ATS2943
Overview
The unit introduces you to archaeological fieldwork and excavation through participation on a dig. You will gain experience in current fieldwork techniques, object recording, analysis and conservation, and will be introduced to the practical skills and interpretation of primary data within its find context. These skills are an essential part of undergraduate training in archaeology. The practical content will be supported by readings and lectures on archaeological methodology, Roman cultural contexts and archaeology in Italy.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Overseas | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Fieldwork skillsDemonstration30%
- JournalWritten30%
- EssayWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and use archaeological fieldwork skills and current excavation techniques;
- 2
record and analyse artefacts;
- 3
document excavations within a contemporary framework;
- 4
assess the site under excavation and analyse its contribution to the wider study of Roman culture;
- 5
interpret and apply contemporary archaeological theory, especially as it relates to material culture;
- 6
demonstrate the connections between archaeological practice and contemporary cultural heritage issues.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions-
- Lectures-
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours for a 6 credit point unit per teaching period typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in experiential learning away from a classroom
Learning occurs during active excavation of an archaeological site
Where it fits
ATS3123 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hilary Gopnik
- Dr Jessie Birkett-Rees
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hilary Gopnik
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3123?
ATS3123 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3123 offered?
ATS3123 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS3123?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3123 have an exam?
No. ATS3123 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3123?
ATS3123 is part of Archaeology and ancient history.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Organisational unit
- Archaeology and Ancient History
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027