ATS3991 Archaeological fieldwork in Italy
Faculty of Arts
ATS3991 Archaeological fieldwork in Italy is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2025. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Other periods
- Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ATS3991. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ATS3991
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS3991
No unit lists ATS3991 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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. The unit takes place in Umbria, Italy, at the Roman city of Carsulae, on the Via Flaminia.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Prato | Block off |
Assessment
- Research TaskWritten30%
- ReportWritten30%
- EssayWritten40%
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.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities-
- Lectures-
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester 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.
Where it fits
ATS3991 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jessie Birkett-Rees
- Dr Hilary Gopnik
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hilary Gopnik
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3991?
ATS3991 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3991 offered?
ATS3991 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
How much work is ATS3991?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3991 have an exam?
No. ATS3991 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3991?
ATS3991 is part of Archaeology and ancient history.