Archaeology: Digging Deeper

Discover the fascinating world below us on this classroom voyage through time.  

You’ll dive into five different time periods, from the abandoned 19th century islands of St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides to the oldest evidence of human art, discovering cave paintings and rock art.

Over the five weeks you will come face to face with evidence of past lives, explore underwater islands – which have been researched by your tutor – and discover the hidden gems from Scotland and across the world.  

Any essential or recommended reading will be shared by the course teacher once the course is confirmed to run.  

You will require access to a device with an internet connection. 

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:  

• Explain how we can study specific sites and landscapes to come up with ideas about the past;
• Discuss what archaeological research can achieve and why it is important;
• Describe how the practice of archaeology has evolved over time and the background that has shaped this field. 

No experience is required for this course. We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.  

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.  

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s accessible and inclusive learning policy.

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support. 

This course is suitable for those with no prior experience of university study.  

You will need to have reading, listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand detailed ideas and information presented verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable learning in English if it is not your first language. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.