BSc (Hons) Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor's degree at the University of Aberdeen

Prescribed for level 1 undergraduate students and articulating students in their first year. Studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across the first 4 weeks of term. Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.

Assessment: Successful completion recorded on transcript as 'Achieved'

Designed to find out if your academic writing is of a sufficient standard to enable you to succeed at university and, if you need it, to provide support to improve. Completed on-line via MyAberdeen with clear instructions.

Assessment: Online evaluation

Provides an introduction to how archaeological discoveries are made, the types of questions we can ask about past human societies using the evidence of their material remains, and the range of methods that archaeologists can draw on. Explores what the discipline of archaeology adds to our understanding of the human past and present, and what tools and techniques archaeologists employ in different environments.

Reflects upon the role humans have played in creating the Anthropocene, a time period during which human actions have become more significant than natural processes in shaping our world. Drawing primarily upon perspectives from physical and human geography, considers the nature of the changes and lays the foundations for understanding contemporary Anthropocene challenges.

Provides a basic understanding of how the structure and evolution of the planet are deduced and how this information can be used to discover and extract natural resources such as fossil fuels and ores. Encompasses biological, chemical and physical sciences.

First stage in producing an archaeological dissertation, which is completed in Level 4. Lectures and practical training sessions introduce the theory and practice of archaeological research design. Students develop their own original research project, present it at a research seminar, and submit a full research proposal.

Builds on GG2508 to provide an introduction to the conduct of research in the Geosciences at an advanced level. Familiarises students with the skills necessary to design, implement and write up effective research. Introduces careers research skills and explores how to make use of your degree in the 'real world' after graduation.

Building directly on the skills learnt in AY3512, students undertake an original research project under the guidance of their personal supervisor and course co-ordinator, and submit an archaeological dissertation. Session begins with a research seminar when students present how their research has progressed.

Assessment: Archaeological dissertation

Honours dissertation providing students with the opportunity to produce a piece of independent and original research on an approved topic. Advanced level knowledge of a sub-area of the discipline is developed through independent study supervised by a member of academic staff.

Assessment: Written dissertation