Studying online
There are now 3 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Units available in Online Restricted mode have been adapted for online study only for those students who require the unit to complete their studies and who are unable to attend campus owing to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. To be enrolled in a unit in Online Restricted mode, students should contact their Student Advising Office through askUWA
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit gives students the opportunity to gain in-depth experience in an aspect of archaeology-related fieldwork. Students can flexibly decide which fieldwork aspect they want to pursue within this unit. The project can be related to archaeological fieldwork, rock art or museum- or collection-based research. For this unit, students can also participate in the supervised rock art recording and archaeological excavation project run by UWA's Centre for Rock Art Research + Management in partnership with Rio Tinto's Cultural Heritage team and Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and Rangers. The partnership is part of Rio Tinto's contributions under their Conservation Agreement for the National Heritage Listing of the Burrup Peninsula. The unit provides students with a unique opportunity to develop practical and conceptual skills across different aspects of archaeological fieldwork as well as recording and interpretation methods. In this way, students can gain insights into a particular area of archaeological field research such as Indigenous or historical archaeology, collections-based or rock art research. The final report is an output that can be listed on the student's professional CV.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2023 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain the skills and methods used in the collection, recoding, processing, and analysis of different types of archaeological evidence and data; (2) explain the ethical issues surrounding archaeological fieldwork and working with different types of stakeholders and communities; (3) work in a team in field conditions in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner; (4) use strong observation and recording techniques and create professional-level recording forms and field journals; and (5) independently design and undertake a research project.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) final report; (2) field notebook; and (3) practical and in-field exercise. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Martin Porr
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofARCY2220 Doing Archaeology: Fieldschool
- Incompatibility
- ARCY2005 Doing Archaeology: Rock Art Fieldschool
Approved quota: 30—selection is based on the weighted average mark (WAM). However, selection will guarantee a place to anyone needing to take the unit to complete their major. - Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here or contact your Faculty Office).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Fieldtrip (within metro area) (estimated cost - up to $600). - Contact hours
- Field school: 7-12 days (time and location depends on available fieldwork opportunities)
plus pre- and post-field school activities - Note
- This unit will continuously integrate new collaborative opportunities with the partners of UWA Archaeology across different areas of archaeological and collections-based research. These opportunities will be offered together with Aboriginal Corporations, heritage agencies or heritage industry groups and will allow more remote area supervised work. In this way, the unit will be an important experiential and bridge-forming exercise that allows the production of new knowledge and industry relationships beyond university study.
This unit teaches skills and content that are recognised and can be recorded as Group A and/or Group B Skills according to the Australian Archaeology Skills Passport of the Australian Archaeological Association: https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/careers-resources/the-australian-archaeology-skills-passport/.
If students anticipate difficulties in completing their fieldwork due to special circumstances (e.g. health reasons), they should contact the unit coordinator as soon as possible. Alternative arrangements may be possible in limited circumstances.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.