5th June 2006, 02:41 PM
It is sad to see a course closed, and it is very tough on those currently studying there, or offered 1st-year places for 2005-6. From the descriptions given above, it does sound as if the college is behaving irresponsibly.
However, before we all go off campaigning, have a think about the implications. We all express a lot of concern about the low pay, poor conditions etc. suffered by many archaeologists in Britain. These conditions are sustainable for the employers because it there are too many archaeologists looking for too few jobs. The closure of one or more archaeology departments should therefore reduce the over-supply of graduates, in the long term putting those still in the profession in a better bargaining position.
1man1desk
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However, before we all go off campaigning, have a think about the implications. We all express a lot of concern about the low pay, poor conditions etc. suffered by many archaeologists in Britain. These conditions are sustainable for the employers because it there are too many archaeologists looking for too few jobs. The closure of one or more archaeology departments should therefore reduce the over-supply of graduates, in the long term putting those still in the profession in a better bargaining position.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished