Archaeology In Education

The appearance of archaeology in the primary and secondary school curriculum is likely to depend on a number of factors such as the geographical location of the school, particular contacts and interests of the teacher, and interpretation of the National Curriculum.

Most of the Museum Services in the county have an education officer, and other places of archaeological and historic interest cater for school parties.

Here is a selection with contacts:

Portsmouth City Museums: Ian Chapel 023 92 827261
Southampton City Museums: Sian Jones 023 80 642493
Winchester City Museums: Robin Iles 01962 848269
Hampshire County Council
Museums Service: Chris Elmer 01962 846304
Beaulieu: Susan Tomkins 01590 612345
Danebury Ring HCC: Phil Allen 01962 846034
Basing House HCC: Alan Turton 01256 467294
Butser Ancient Farm: Christine Shaw 023 92 598838
Wessex Archaeology: Margaret Bunyard 01722 326867

Further Education

There are two institutions which offer degree courses within the County:

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire SO22 4NR
website http://www.wkac.ac.uk

Archaeology courses at all levels are available at the College. There are evening Advanced Certificates in conjunction with the Open University, daytime and weekend courses available through the Department of Continuing Education, part-time degree courses 5 years, Single and Combined BA Hons degree courses, an MA in Field Archaeology 2 years part-time and an MA in Regional History and Archaeology 2 years part-time or 1 year full time. There are also opportunities for MPhil or PhD research.

For undergraduate prospectus: 01962 841515 Fax 01962 842280
For admissions queries 01962 827228
For postgraduate enquires 01962 827505

Department of Archaeology University of Southampton
Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ

For undergraduate admissions: 023 80 594194 Fax: 023 80 593032
For postgraduate admissions: 023 80 592247

A part-time Certificate of Higher Education in Archaeological Studies is also offered by University of Southampton New College. Contact: Course Director 023 80 592329 Fax: 023 80 594060
DACE
University of Southampton
Southampton SO17 1BJ

It is also possible to take 'A' level archaeology as an evening class, or a Diploma course tied into University Department. Enquiries should be made to your local sixth-form College, or to Reading and Southampton Universities

University of Reading
Department of Archaeology
Faculty of Letters and Social Sciences 0118 9875l23

BA Courses in Archaeology
Whiteknights, PO Box 2l8, Reading RG6 2AA

In addition the Workers Education Association offers evening classes in a wide range of archaeological subjects
Thames Valley District, 6 Brewer Street, Oxford OXl lQN 01865 246270