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UNISA Archaeology Course Module 2024-2025

UNISA Archaeology Course Module 2024-2025

Register to Study Archaeology and Anthropology through Unisa

Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences and Social Services) with a Major in Archaeology and Anthropology:

Major Combinations:

Archaeology Major:

    • NQF Level 5: AGE1501, AGE1502
    • NQF Level 6: AGE2601, AGE2602, APY2601
    • NQF Level 7: AGE3701, AGE3702, AGE3703, AGE3704, AGE3705

Combined Major in Anthropology and Archaeology:

    • NQF Level 5: APY1501, AGE1501, AGE1502
    • NQF Level 6: APY2601, APY2602, APY2613, AGE2601, AGE2602, GGH2603
    • NQF Level 7: APY3701, APY3702, APY3704, APY3705, APY3713, AGE3701, AGE3702, AGE3703, AGE3704, AGE3705

Course Descriptions:

AGE3705 – Archaeology and Fossils: The Study of Human Evolution

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 7, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To introduce the study of human evolution, covering concepts, theories, and debates. It focuses on the evidence from the archaeological and fossil records, including ancient and modern DNA studies.

APY3713 – Ritual Life in a Disabling Society

    • Semester Module
    • NQF Level: 7, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To critically explore the concept of disability in contemporary society using anthropological perspectives, especially focusing on ritual behavior and liminality.

AGE4801 – Theory and Interpretation in Archaeology

    • Honours Year Module
    • NQF Level: 8, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To critically assess the theoretical foundations of archaeological research.
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AGE4802 – Hunter-Gatherers and Herders in Africa

    • Honours Module
    • NQF Level: 8, Credits: 24
    • Purpose: To study the archaeology of hunter-gatherers and herders in Africa during the Stone Age.

AGE4803 – Early African Farming Communities and Complex Societies

    • Honours Module
    • NQF Level: 8, Credits: 24
    • Purpose: To examine the archaeology of early farming communities and complex societies in sub-Saharan Africa.

AGE4804 – Historical Archaeology

    • Honours Module
    • NQF Level: 8, Credits: 24
    • Purpose: To explore the archaeology of the modern world in both national and international contexts.

AGE4805 – Managing Archaeological Heritage

    • Honours Module
    • NQF Level: 8, Credits: 24
    • Purpose: To prepare students for independent research in the field of archaeological heritage management.

HRAAR81 – Anthropological and Archaeological Research Report

    • Honours Module
    • NQF Level: 8, Credits: 36
    • Purpose: To develop skills in conducting research and writing a research report in either Anthropology or Archaeology.

AGE1501 – Introduction to Archaeology

    • Undergraduate Semester Module
    • NQF Level: 5, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To introduce the discipline of archaeology, its methods, history, and relationship with other fields.

AGE1502 – The Archaeology of Southern Africa

    • Undergraduate Semester Module
    • NQF Level: 5, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To explore the archaeological record of southern Africa and its contributions to understanding human evolution and development.
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AGE2601 – Archaeological Fieldwork Techniques and Analytical Methods

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 6, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To expose students to fieldwork techniques and analytical methods in archaeology.

AGE2602 – African Archaeology

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 6, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To provide an overview of African archaeology, focusing on hunter-gatherers, pastoralists, towns, and states.

AGE3701 – The Interpretation of Archaeological Data

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 7, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To delve into theoretical perspectives in archaeology and the interpretation of culture change in the past.

AGE3702 – Applied Archaeology: Heritage Conservation, Cultural Resource Management, and Archaeotourism

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 7, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To introduce heritage conservation, cultural resource management, and archaeotourism.

AGE3703 – World Archaeology

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 7, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To study human history and major cultural developments through archaeology.

AGE3704 – Prehistoric Rock Art

    • Undergraduate Year Module
    • NQF Level: 7, Credits: 12
    • Purpose: To introduce the prehistoric rock art of various cultures and its significance.

Enrollment Process: To register for these courses, follow the enrollment procedures provided by Unisa, ensuring that you meet the necessary prerequisites and co-requisites for each module. Remember to consider the NQF level and credit requirements for your degree progression.

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