Field walking survey -“powierzchniówki”- is compulsory field training for all students of undergraduate and Master’s degree programmes. It consists of 30 hrs of classes, cumulated in one week.
Students interested in taking part in a field walking survey should report to the instructor, after the dates for the survey are published.
The conditions of participation vary depending on the group – detailed information is provided by the instructor.
For information on the field walking survey contact either the Instructor or the Head of Archaeology (Studies in English).
BA_Field walking survey_syllabus (PDF)
MA_Field walking survey_syllabus (PDF)
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Field walking survey – spring 2026
Lusatian culture and medieval strongholds in Greater Poland (Wielkopolska)
Instructors: Dr. Sylwia Domaradzka, Dr. Dariusz Błaszczyk
Location: Greater Poland, near the village of Świętne (Konin County), 300 km from Warsaw to the West
Dates: November 16–20
Travel: By car with the instructors
Registration: Sylwia Domaradzka (s.domaradzka@uw.edu.pl) or Dariusz Błaszczyk (d.blaszczyk@uw.edu.pl)
Open to: Students from both Polish and English-language study programs
Additional information: The fieldwork will include a surface survey of a Lusatian culture stronghold (Bronze Age/Early Iron Age) and a medieval stronghold near Świętne, fieldwalking in the surrounding area, and a visit to Biskupin archaeological site and museum. Accommodation will be provided at a rural guesthouse. Please contact the instructors for further details.