Archaeology with Spanish

Course Structure

Introduction	All students on this degree programme normally take five courses per stage (a stage equals one academic year of full-time study), each covering a distinct theme, and one of which will be a double-weighted Spanish-language module. During their year abroad, students will normally study the equivalent of six QUB Archaeology modules at a Hispanophone partner institution. Note: some modules may be subject to change
Stage 1	Themes covered in Stage 1, apart from Spanish language and Hispanophone culture, include an introduction to world archaeology and to archaeological fieldwork techniques, as well as overviews of European prehistory and the historic archaeology of Europe.
Stage 2	At Stage 2, students explore in more detail the themes introduced at Stage 1 and develop their linguistic skills in Spanish as well as their theoretical background knowledge and practical skills in Archaeology, with some scope for specialisation. In particular, Stage 2 courses provide competencies and concepts necessary for the dissertation that is normally taken at Stage 4, and for future employment in Archaeology and a wide range of other fields.
Stage 2 Optional Courses	Optional courses at Stage 2 focus on the archaeology of Ireland and of other specific geographical areas, as well as on archaeological and geospatial techniques.
Stage 3	Year Abroad
Stage 4	At Stage 4, students further hone their linguistic skills and dedicate a substantial part of their time to their chosen dissertation project, building on the knowledge and skills they have acquired through Stages 1 to 3.
Stage 4 Optional Courses	Students at Stage 4 have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses focusing on specialist themes, ranging in time from the evolution of early humans to the Middle Ages, and covering fields as diverse as population studies, ritual and religion, prehistoric monuments and advanced GIS skills.

Contact Teaching Times

Large Group Teaching	6 (hours maximum) 6 hours of lectures
Medium Group Teaching	6 (hours maximum) 6 hours of practical classes, workshops or seminars each week, some weeks will have additional field classes
Personal Study	24 (hours maximum) 22-24 hours studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using handouts, online activities etc
Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial	2 (hours maximum) 2 hours of tutorials (or individual project supervision) each week

• E-Learning technologies
  Information associated with lectures and assignments is often communicated via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Canvas. A range of e-learning experiences are also embedded in the degree through, for example: interactive group workshops in a flexible learning space; IT and statistics modules; podcasts and interactive web-based learning activities; opportunities use IT programmes associated with design in practicals and project-based work.
• Lectures
  introduce basic information about new topics as a starting point for further self-directed private study/reading. Lectures also provide opportunities to ask questions, gain some feedback and advice on assessments (normally delivered in large groups to all year group peers).
• Personal Tutor
  Undergraduates are allocated a Personal Tutor who meets with them on several occasions during the year to support their academic development.
• Practicals
  Where students will have opportunities to develop technical skills and apply theoretical principles to real-life or practical contexts. Many Archaeology and Palaeoecology modules have associated practical classes, ranging from 3 to 9 hours study per week, depending on the module content.
• Self-directed study
  This is an essential part of life as a Queen’s student when important private reading, engagement with e-learning resources, reflection on feedback to date and assignment research and preparation work is carried out.
• Seminars/tutorials
  Significant amounts of teaching are carried out in small groups (typically 10-20 students). These provide an opportunity for students to engage with academic staff who have specialist knowledge of the topic, to ask questions and to assess their own progress and understanding with the support of peers. Students should also expect to make presentations and other contributions to these groups.
• Supervised projects
  In final year, students will be expected to carry out a significant piece of research on a topic or practical methodology that they have chosen. They will receive support from a supervisor who will guide them in terms of how to carry out research and who will provide feedback on a number of occasions during the write up stage.
• Work placements and Field Classes
  Students gain practical fieldwork experience through the teaching excavation at Stage 1 and will normally have the opportunity to build further experience though volunteering on staff-led field projects throughout Stages 2 to 4.

• The way in which students are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each course. Some courses are assessed solely through project work or written assignments. Others are assessed through a combination of coursework and exams. Details of how each course is assessed are explained in the general course catalogue and in the handbook for each individual course available to students.

• Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:
• Feedback provided via formal written comments and marks relating to work that students, as individuals or as part of a group, have submitted.
• Face-to-face comment. This may include occasions when students make use of the lecturers' advertised office hours to help address a specific query.
• Placement employer comments or references.
• On-line or emailed comment.
• General comments or question and answer opportunities at the end of a lecture, seminar or tutorial.
• Pre-submission advice regarding the standards students should aim for and common pitfalls to avoid. In some instances, this may be provided in the form of model answers or exemplars which students can review in their own time.
• Feedback and outcomes from practical classes.
• Comment and guidance provided by staff from specialist support services such as, Careers, Employability and Skills or the Learning Development Service.
• Once students have reviewed their feedback, they are encouraged to identify and implement further improvements to the quality of their work.

Entrance requirements

A level requirements Post A-level Spanish BBB including A-level Spanish. Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level Spanish then AS-level Spanish grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level Spanish. Beginners Spanish BBB + GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or evidence of linguistic ability in another language. Note: the Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level Spanish.

Irish leaving certificate requirements H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Spanish

Access Course Not normally considered as Access Courses would not satisfy language requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (including Spanish at Higher Level)

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with 100 credits at Distinction grade and 80 credits at Merit grade RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with at least 540 GLH at Distinction grade (minimum 240 GLH to be externally assessed) and 540 GLH at Merit grade Applicants must be able to fulfil language requirement.

Graduate A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.

Career Prospects

Introduction
Studying for an Archaeology with Spanish degree at Queen’s will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including Archaeology with Spanish.

Although the majority of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in archaeology-related areas (town and country planning, environmental impact, Land and Property Services [formerly Ordnance Survey]) significant numbers develop careers in a wide range of other sectors.

Employment Links
We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, the Historic Environment Division at the Department for Communities, National Trust, Ulster Wildlife Trust, who provide both snapshot advice on their work, as well as run more in-depth advice sessions, the latter often at taught Masters level. We also run a careers seminar programme with guest speaker employers and further-study coordinators (teacher training, Masters and PhD degrees).

We benefit greatly from housing the Centre for Archaeological Fieldwork in the School. This self-funded private unit obtains commercial work from the Department for Communities, the police and civil engineering companies, thus exposing students to employers, but also providing the teaching with information on what the current employment market requires from Archaeology with Spanish graduates.

Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

Degree plus award for extra-curricular skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.

Tuition Fees

Northern Ireland (NI)	£4,395
England, Scotland or Wales (GB)	£9,250
Other (non-UK) EU *	£4,395
International	£16,900

The undergraduate fees for 2021 entry have not yet been set. The fees shown are for 2020 entry and are to be used only as a guide. Please check back later in 2020 to view updated fees.

Tuition fee rates are calculated based on a student’s tuition fee status and generally increase annually by inflation. How tuition fees are determined is set out in the Student Finance Framework.

* The tuition fees that EU students starting courses at UK universities following the agreed transition period are required to pay will depend on what is agreed as part of the UK's exit negotiations. Please refer to www.qub.ac.uk/brexit-advice/information-for-students

Additional course costs

Archaeology with Spanish costs

The cost of travel and entrance fees for one-day or half-day field trips across all academic years is included in the course fee, but students are expected to pay for subsistence costs.

Participation in a four-week field excavation module at Stage 1 is a requirement of the programme. The School will cover the cost of transport to the site from the University, and will provide all necessary equipment for the excavation. Students are expected to supply their own waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear.

At Stage 2 students may choose optional modules that have associated field trips costs ranging from £50 to £500. Alternative non-field based options are available at no cost.

At Stage 3 students are required to spend a year abroad studying Archaeology in their chosen language, normally through the Erasmus programme.

Students who undertake a period of study abroad are responsible for travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. These costs will vary depending on the location and duration of the placement.

If the year-abroad placement is undertaken under the European Erasmus programme, students are normally eligible to receive a top-up grant to contribute towards these costs of approximately €300 per month. A limited number of Erasmus grants are available.

How do I fund my study?

There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.

Information on funding options and financial assistance for undergraduate students is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/.

Scholarships

Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.

International Scholarships

Information on scholarships for international students, is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/International-scholarships/.

How and when to Apply

How to Apply
Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).  Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/students.

When to Apply
UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2021 from 1 September 2020.

Advisory closing date: 15 January 2021 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course.

Applications from UK and EU students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen’s for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2021) subject to the availability of places.

Applications from International (non-UK/EU) students are normally considered by Queen’s for entry to this course until 30 June 2021. If you apply for 2021 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.

The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75.

Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/

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Additional Information for International (non-EU) Students

1. Applying through UCAS
   Most students make their applications through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Queen's. The UCAS application deadline for international students is 30 June 2021.
2. Applying direct
   The Direct Entry Application form is to be used by international applicants who wish to apply directly, and only, to Queen's or who have been asked to provide information in advance of submitting a formal UCAS application. Find out more.
3. Applying through agents and partners
   The University’s in-country representatives can assist you to submit a UCAS application or a direct application. Please consult the Agent List to find an agent in your country who will help you with your application to Queen’s University.

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