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Second Year
Information for 2nd Year Students, BA (Joint-honours), Archaeology 2016/17

In second year archaeology there are core and optional modules. Each semester, students must
- complete the two core modules and
- choose one module from the optional courses.
- In addition, there will be field classes each semester.
For further details on each course, including a Course Description, a Course Timetable and a list of the core texts recommended for the course please consult the 2nd year BA Archaeology handbook 2017-18 (available at the start of Semester).
Visiting Students
Lecture-based modules in 2nd year archaeology which are open to Visiting Students in the first semester can be found in the Visiting Students Archaeology Handbook 2017-2018 (available at the start of the Semester).
Important: Repeat Assignments in Archaeology
Please check relevant courses on Blackbaord for details of repeat assignments.
