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Studying archaeology at UCD provides a transformative educational experience that enables students to use an understanding of the past to critically contribute to the issues of the present and the future. The degree provides knowledge of the archaeology of Ireland in its global context, a broad range of the archaeological skills required to discover the past, and an appreciation of cultural diversity over space and time. It develops key transferable skills, encourages critical thinking, and creates a solid foundation for further study. The programme is aimed at students of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in the study of human culture, societies and environments over time, as well as those with a specific interest in archaeology as a profession. Archaeology is interdisciplinary, bridging the humanities and social sciences as well as the biological, earth, and physical sciences. It combines an exciting and varied range of approaches that develop knowledge about, and value for, our archaeological heritage. This includes collaborative and independent research, practical and theoretical approaches, always emphasising the importance of evidence-based research and engaging multiple forms of intelligence. Individual development and self-discovery is a key component of archaeological training, as is sharing experiences and values as part of a team.
Our teaching programme focuses on both Irish and international material, integrating the latest research carried out by staff to highlight Ireland’s important position within the global archaeological community. We use a range of learning approaches, from traditional lectures and seminars to fieldtrips, laboratory and practical elements; our students engage with key archaeological sites and landscapes within Ireland and overseas through field-based teaching across a range of modules. Assessment strategies are varied, ranging from traditional essays to project plans, poster presentations and reflexive field journals. Field teaching is an essential part of archaeology, and a number of modules have elements of fieldwork, including the School’s ongoing summer field excavation.
Many graduates have found employment within the archaeological profession, in consultancy, professional contract work, museums and education. Archaeology offers many transferable skills, and graduates can utilise these to become:
Graduate study opportunities in UCD include the MA and the MLitt/PhD in Archaeology.
It is recommended that students wishing to pursue a Joint major in Archaeology have taken more than two level 1 modules. Students must take the level 2 core module and choose four modules from the Options List.
Students must take the Stage 3 core module and register to a minimum of 20 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available and that you must choose at least one 10 credit module. Also note: ARCH30700 is a pre-requisite for choosing to do a dissertation (ARCH30880)
Students must take the Stage 4 core module and register to a minimum of 20 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available and that you must choose at least one 10 credit module . ARCH30700 is a pre-requisite for choosing to do a dissertation (ARCH30880)
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHACS014 | Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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BHACS001 | Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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BHACS023 | Stage 3 - 70.00% Stage 2 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
|||
BHACS027 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
|||
Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
|||
Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |