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BA Classics, Art History & Archaeology
Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 240 )
Classics is the study of the history, literature, and material culture of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. It is a subject which inspired the Renaissance and remains central to understanding modern European culture and society. Art History interprets the art of different ages, assesses its meaning, development, context and quality. Students study systems of formal analysis such as composition, style or iconography; patronage and social context; conceptual and historical analysis.
Archaeology uses past material culture and landscapes to reconstruct human lives. Students of archaeology learn interdisciplinary, creative approaches to understanding human societies past and present and explore the key events that have shaped history.
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Students will benefit from the interdisciplinary study of visual arts, archaeology and material culture from prehistory to the present day. Classics, Art History & Archaeology will give you insight into both the ancient world and into the ideas that have shaped modern culture and society. Learn how to explain and interpret the world around you, evaluate evidence and present your ideas as you develop a greater understanding of the forces that have shaped our society.
First Year
You will take an interdisciplinary module based in the UCD Classical Museum and choose from the full list of Classics, Art History and Archaeology modules, including:
- Classical Greece
- Age of Augustus
- Lost Cities of the Ancient World
- Art of the Renaissance
- Baroque to Romanticism
- Exploring Archaeology
- Introduction to the Archaeology of Ireland
- The Human Past
- Anthropology.
Second Year
You will take an interdisciplinary core module based in UCD Special Collections and can choose a wide range of modules across the three subjects such as:
- Alexander & His Successors
- Early Roman Empire
- Greek Comedy
- Early Islamic Art & Architecture
- The Age of Michelangelo
- History and Theory of Photography
- Archaeology of Landscapes
- Archaeological Science
- Archaeological Field Skills
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Third Year
You will choose from a range of options that will enable you to broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience:
- Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study.
- Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture.
- Deepen your knowledge by studying a dedicated range of Classics, Art History, and Archaeology modules or pick from other recommended subjects like philosophy, business, information studies and innovation.
Fourth Year
Option of a research dissertation in the three disciplines and a selection from the full range of modules in Classics, Art History, and Archaeology.