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. You must select a minimum of 25 credits of option modules. A minimum of 20 credits must be 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
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.
      
ARCH20610 Historical Archaeology Autumn 5
ARCH20600 Archaeological Science 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.
     
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)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 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.
     
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)MIN20CR:
Select a minimum of 25 credits of option modules from the two lists below. Select a minimum of 20 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.
     
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
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
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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