Overview
Within this Exploring Stone Age Archaeology course from the University of York you'll examine some of the amazing discoveries made there. At the site we've uncovered the oldest known house in Britain, the earliest evidence of carpentry in Europe and the oldest complete bow in the world.
These and other discoveries help us interpret what life might have been like 11,000 years ago. Understanding this past and our ancestors help us to understand more about the present: where we came from, the origin of everyday things, and how much we have changed.
What will you achieve?
- Identify and understand the methods used on an archaeological excavation
- Evaluate how digital technology, scientific applications and experimental archaeology can be used to investigate the past
Apply a range of evidence in order to debate how different artefacts might have been used
Describe the site of Star Carr and the main discoveries made
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- The excavations at Star Carr: highlighting how the site was discovered, what has been found and how excavations are undertaken, in order to convey the excitement of discovery.
- The use of stone: how hunter-gatherers used stone to create tools which were required for every aspect of their daily lives (their Swiss Army knife!)
- The use of plants: plants were used for everything from making fires to building houses.
- The use of animals: we explain what animals were in the landscape at that time and how people used them for food, skins for clothing and their bones for artefacts.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Archaeology History Ancient History View 45 other Short Courses in History in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 GBP for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.
- Assessments (and subsequent certificates) are optional and carry a fee.