Archaeology

This Archaeology program at University College Cork is for non-archaeology graduates who have a degree and would like to transfer their studies to the discipline of archaeology. The course is designed for those who have an active interest in archaeology and want to undertake a full-time course of study, out of interest, or to change careers.

This Archaeology master degree delivered by University College Cork is a full-time course over one academic year during which you will take modules in archaeology to the equivalent of 60 credits. The course is made up of modules from the second and third-year courses in the undergraduate BA degree.

This means you will be able to take courses across Irish prehistory, the medieval and post-medieval period, and a range of methods, ranging from bioarchaeology and osteoarchaeology to palaeo-environmental archaeology, palynology and wetland archaeology.

Why Choose This Course

The Diploma is a conversion course that will allow graduates in other disciplines to study archaeology.

It is designed for those who require a conversion course to apply for postgraduate studies in archaeology in UCC, such as the one-year MA course or the MPhil/PhD research degree. Completion of the Higher Diploma course does not guarantee a place on a postgraduate course.

You are required to achieve a mark of 60% in the final diploma award to be eligible for postgraduate studies in archaeology.

Courses include:

• The Archaeology of Ireland in Context

• The Archaeology of Prehistoric Ireland

• The Development of Archaeological Thought

• Introduction to Environmental Archaeology

• Heritage Management and Archaeology