This paper exposes students to the practical problems and issues of archaeological fieldwork. In addition to advanced training in field methods, it provides students with practical experience in the ethics of excavation and in working in the field with stakeholder groups. There is an emphasis in the course on how to communicate the results of excavation in terms of statutory requirements, research and public engagement.
ANTH 505 is a core paper in the Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP).
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Archaeological Excavation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Anthropology |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (30 January 2026 - 26 June 2026)
(Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (30 January 2026 - 26 June 2026) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,867.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MArchP
- Notes
- Students intending to enrol must contact the Department by 16 December. Attendance at a field school in February is required, except under exceptional circumstances.
- Eligibility
Students taking this course would be expected to have prior experience in the study of archaeological field methods.
- Contact
- More information link
Please visit the Programme of Archaeology
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Anne Ford
Contributing lecturer: Dr Charles Radclyffe
- Paper Structure
The paper requires attendance at a three week archaeological field excavation.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance occurrence of this paper includes in-person teaching components.
- Textbooks
There are no set text books but a reading guide is provided as part of the Course Outline documents.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, cultural understanding, global perspective.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper students will be able to:
- Design an excavation programme that addresses ethical, statutory and research needs;
- Apply appropriate field methodology to achieve the needs of the excavation programme;
- Communicate the outcomes of the excavation in the area of research;
- Communicate the outcomes of the excavation in the area of public communication and engagement;
- Communicate the outcomes of the excavation in the area of statutory reporting obligations.
This paper exposes students to the practical problems and issues of archaeological fieldwork. In addition to advanced training in field methods, it provides students with practical experience in the ethics of excavation and in working in the field with stakeholder groups. There is an emphasis in the course on how to communicate the results of excavation in terms of statutory requirements, research and public engagement.
ANTH 505 is a core paper in the Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP).
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Archaeological Excavation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Anthropology |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (8 February 2027 - 18 June 2027)
(Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (8 February 2027 - 18 June 2027) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MArchP
- Notes
- Students intending to enrol must contact the Department by 16 December. Attendance at a field school in February is required, except under exceptional circumstances.
- Eligibility
Students taking this course would be expected to have prior experience in the study of archaeological field methods.
- Contact
- More information link
Please visit the Programme of Archaeology.
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Dr Zac McIvor
Contributing lecturer: Dr Charles Radclyffe
- Paper Structure
The paper requires attendance at a two-week archaeological field excavation.
- Teaching Arrangements
For the distance occurrence of this paper, there are no in-person components as the distance learning students can attend teaching activities remotely.
- Textbooks
There are no set text books but a reading guide is provided as part of the Course Outline documents.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, cultural understanding, global perspective.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper students will be able to:
- Design an excavation programme that addresses ethical, statutory and research needs.
- Apply appropriate field methodology to achieve the needs of the excavation programme.
- Communicate the outcomes of the excavation in the area of research.
- Communicate the outcomes of the excavation in the area of public communication and engagement.
- Communicate the outcomes of the excavation in the area of statutory reporting obligations.