Archaeology major (with other minor) (AEW3)

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Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 30 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.

Stage 4

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits for stage 4. Select a minimum of 25 credits of option modules: a minimum of 20 credits should be from list A, the remaining 5 credits of options can be selected from list A OR list B. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available.

In order to complete your Undergraduate degree, you must earn at least 40 credits at level 3 or above. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet this requirement.

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
ARCH10010 Exploring Archaeology Autumn 5
ARCH10160 The Human Past Autumn 5
ARCH10050 Intro archaeology of Ireland Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN1OF:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional option module can be selected in place of an elective.
      
ARCH10150 Anthropology: an introduction Spring 5
ARCH10170 Making the Past Spring 5
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN1OF:
Select a minimum of 1 of the following option modules. Additional option module can be selected in place of an elective.
      
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
ARCH20510 Archaeology of Landscapes Autumn 5
ARCH20520 How Archaeologists Think: an introduction to archaeological theory Autumn 5
ARCH20570 Cultural Heritage Autumn 5
ARCH20500 Archaeology of Things Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN2OF:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
      
ARCH20600 Archaeological Science Autumn 5
ARCH20630 Archaeological Field Skills Autumn 5
ARCH20610 Historical Archaeology Spring 5
ARCH20620 People in Prehistory: key themes and problems Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN2OF:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
      
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN30CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 30 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional option module can be selected in place of an elective.
     
ARCH20600 Archaeological Science Autumn 5
ARCH20630 Archaeological Field Skills Autumn 5
ARCH30170 Combat Archaeology Autumn 5
ARCH30770 Environmental Arch in Practice Autumn 10
ARCH30810 Southeast and East Asian Archaeology Autumn 10
ARCH20500 Archaeology of Things Spring 5
ARCH20610 Historical Archaeology Spring 5
ARCH20620 People in Prehistory: key themes and problems Spring 5
ARCH30830 Medieval Buildings: An Arch Spring 10
ARCH30840 Minoan Archaeology Spring 10
ARCH30970 Iron Age Ireland Spring 5
ARCH30980 The Viking Age: Studies in the Archaeology of northern Europe, c.AD700–1050 Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN30CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 30 credits from the option list below. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available – this means that you may need to choose more than the minimum requirements in order to choose 30 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional option module can be selected in place of an elective.
     
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
ARCH30920 Communicating Archaeology Autumn 5
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN20CR:
Select a minimum of 25 credits of option modules from the two lists below. Select a minimum of 20 credits from list A. The remaining 5 credits of options can be selected from list A or list B. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
      
ARCH30170 Combat Archaeology Autumn 5
ARCH30700 Research Project Preparation Autumn 5
ARCH30770 Environmental Arch in Practice Autumn 10
ARCH30810 Southeast and East Asian Archaeology Autumn 10
ARCH30830 Medieval Buildings: An Arch Spring 10
ARCH30840 Minoan Archaeology Spring 10
ARCH30880 Research Project Spring 10
ARCH30970 Iron Age Ireland Spring 5
ARCH30980 The Viking Age: Studies in the Archaeology of northern Europe, c.AD700–1050 Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN20CR:
Select a minimum of 25 credits of option modules from the two lists below. Select a minimum of 20 credits from list A. The remaining 5 credits of options can be selected from list A or list B. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.
      
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN0CR:
You may select modules 5 credits from the following options list to fulfill stage 4 requirements. Additional option module can be selected in place of an elective.
      
ARCH20570 Cultural Heritage Autumn 5
ARCH20600 Archaeological Science Autumn 5
ARCH20500 Archaeology of Things Spring 5
ARCH20610 Historical Archaeology Spring 5
ARCH20620 People in Prehistory: key themes and problems Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN0CR:
You may select modules 5 credits from the following options list to fulfill stage 4 requirements. Additional option module can be selected in place of an elective.
      
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHSOC010 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

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