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Studying archaeology at UCD provides a transformative educational experience that enables you to use an understanding of the past to critically contribute to the issues of the present and the future. The degree develops your archaeological knowledge, and provides a broad range of the archaeological skills required to discover the past. Through the programme you will develop an appreciation of cultural diversity over space and time. You will also develop key transferable skills, be encouraged to think critically, and create 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.
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 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 25 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 credits overall for stage 4. You must select a minimum of 20 credits of option modules. A minimum of 15 credits must be chosen from the first list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from either option list. 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 |
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ARCH10010 | Exploring Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH10160 | The Human Past | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH10050 | Intro archaeology of Ireland | Spring | 5 |
ARCH10150 | Anthropology: an introduction | Spring | 5 |
ARCH10170 | Making the Past | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20520 | How Archaeologists Think: an introduction to archaeological theory | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20510 | Archaeology of Landscapes | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20570 | Cultural Heritage | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20500 | Archaeology of Things | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20610 | Historical Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20600 | Archaeological Science | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20620 | People in Prehistory: key themes and problems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 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 25 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
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ARCH20510 | Archaeology of Landscapes | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20610 | Historical Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH30170 | Combat Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH30820 | The Archaeology of Collapse | Autumn | 10 |
ARCH31010 | Human Osteoarchaeology | Autumn | 10 |
ARCH20500 | Archaeology of Things | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20600 | Archaeological Science | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20620 | People in Prehistory: key themes and problems | Spring | 5 |
ARCH30990 | Between Newgrange & Stonehenge | Spring | 10 |
ARCH31000 | People & Extreme Environments | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN25CR: Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 25 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 25 credits. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. |
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ARCH30920 | Communicating Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN15CR: Select a minimum of 20 credits of option modules from the two lists below. Select a minimum of 15 credits from this list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from either of the option lists. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. Please note, ARCH30700 Research Project Preparation and ARCH30880 Research Project must be taken together. |
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ARCH30170 | Combat Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH30700 | Research Project Preparation | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH30820 | The Archaeology of Collapse | Autumn | 10 |
ARCH31010 | Human Osteoarchaeology | Autumn | 10 |
ARCH30880 | Research Project | Spring | 10 |
ARCH30990 | Between Newgrange & Stonehenge | Spring | 10 |
ARCH31000 | People & Extreme Environments | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN15CR: Select a minimum of 20 credits of option modules from the two lists below. Select a minimum of 15 credits from this list. The remaining 5 credits may be selected from either of the option lists. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. Please note, ARCH30700 Research Project Preparation and ARCH30880 Research Project must be taken together. |
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ARCH20570 | Cultural Heritage | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20610 | Historical Archaeology | Autumn | 5 |
ARCH20500 | Archaeology of Things | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20600 | Archaeological Science | Spring | 5 |
ARCH20620 | People in Prehistory: key themes and problems | Spring | 5 |
Award | GPA | ||||
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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 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |