UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"I always had an interest in archaeology, so when I came to UCD, I decided to try it. I really enjoyed the diversity it offered, the great field trips and the lifelong friends I made. My initial interest grew into something more than that and I decided to make a career of it. The fact that staff were so approachable helped enormously. I have now completed a PhD in UCD School of Archaeology, researching childhood in early medieval Ireland."
Denise Keating Graduate
Archaeology BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
UCD School of Archaeology and community volunteers survey Glendalough Graveyard during National Heritage Week.
CAO Code DN500 Joint Honours
CAO Points Range 2015 330—585 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 85
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 188
Option to take a single honours degree after First Year Yes
Popular Subject Combinations: Geography, History, Greek & Roman Civilisation, Art History and Irish Folklore
Review the subjects you can study with Archaeology. See page 35
Other courses of interest Social Science
Classics History
Why is this subject for me? Do you want to study a subject that combines the intellectual analysis of the humanities with the methods of social sciences and other scientific approaches? Do you want to learn how to assess and explain data and make connections between different types of evidence? Do you want to develop practical skills valued by employers such as report writing, image production and fieldwork? Archaeology is a truly interdisciplinary subject crossing diverse disciplines from history and geography to ancient DNA and bone chemistry. If you study Archaeology, we can promise you that you will see the world, time and the human condition in an entirely new way.
What will I study?
First Year Exploring Archaeology ¬ The Prehistoric World ¬ The Archaeology of the Historical World ¬ Introduction to Archaeology of Ireland
Second Year Core courses: How Archaeologists Think ¬ Archaeology of Things ¬ Archaeology of Landscapes
Optional Courses: Environmental Archaeology ¬ Stone Age & Megalithic Europe ¬ Christian, Islamic & Viking Europe ¬ Celtic & Mediterranean Europe ¬ The Evolution of Humans
Third Year Core courses: Heritage Management ¬ Archaeology and the Public
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A wide range of optional courses are available including: Archaeology of Food ¬Combat Archaeology ¬ Experimental Archaeology & Ancient Technologies ¬ Archaeology of Minoan Crete ¬ Geoarchaeology ¬Human Osteology ¬Wetland Archaeology ¬Adoption of Agriculture
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ahss 36
School Office, UCD School of Archaeology Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4
You study Archaeology as a two-subject degree. [Go to Page 35 for subjects you can combine with Archaeology.] At the end of first year, you may be able to transfer to a single-subject degree in Archaeology.
You will attend lectures, tutorials, practical classes and field trips and undertake independent study. You may also work on excavations and in the laboratory, and within the School’s Experimental Archaeology space on campus.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester written examinations, continuous assessment and independent learning. In your final year you may also undertake a research project.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Many graduates have found employment within the archaeological profession, in consultancy, professional contract work, museums and education. Many more have used their transferable skills to become:
Business and industry entrepreneurs ¬ Policymakers in arts and education ¬ Journalists and cultural critics ¬ Tourism leaders
Graduate study opportunities in UCD include the MA/MSc in Archaeology, Experimental Archaeology or World Heritage Management and the MLitt/PhD in Archaeology.
International Study Opportunities Opportunities to study abroad may include Europe and the US, Canada and the Philippines. Work placement opportunities have included projects in Ireland, Northern and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia.
KEY FACT UCD is ranked in the Top 100 universities in the world for Archaeology according to QS World University Rankings by subject.
archaeology@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8312
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