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Higher Diploma in Arts (Archaeology [full-time])

Programme Description

The programme is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme (lectures are held during the day throughout the week) and is open to students with a degree in any discipline (other than Archaeology) who wish to acquire an academic qualification in archaeology. A basic knowledge of and interest in the subject is desirable. The programme offers a thorough grounding in aspects of Irish and European archaeology to BA degree level and is based on existing undergraduate courses in Archaeology with additional work. Students will take an approved selection of 12 modules within the Second and Third Year BA programme.

2011 / 2012 H. Dip Students - Information Session

An information session will be held in the Department Library (ARC202) on Thursday September 8th, 2011 at 3 pm for H. Dip students.

Programme Aims and Objectives

The HDipA (Archaeology) will provide students with a qualification in the subject and offers the prospect of progression to postgraduate studies.

ECTS Weighting

60 ECTS.

Application

Applications to this programme are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).

Minimum entry requirements

Applicants must have a primary degree in any discipline other than Archaeology.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on the candidate’s academic record and their aptitude for the course.

Examination arrangements

End-of-term examinations; essay, and project work.

Programme content (subject to change)

Modules on offer include:		ECTS
Semester 1
Hunters and Farmers in Early Europe		5
Castles, Colonists and Crannogs 1100-1350		5
Option: The Archaeology of the Medieval Irish Church		5
Option: Irish Art from the early Iron Age to the 8th century AD		5
Public Archaeology		5


Europe in the Bronze Age		5
Option: Debating Irish Prehistory		5
Option: Landscapes of Cult and Kingship		5

Semester 2
Interpretation in Archaeology		5
Archaeology in Practice		5
Option: Urban Landscapes		5
Option: Archaeological Approaches to Ritual and Religion		5
Option: Ancient Civilizations		5
Gaelic and Colonial Society 1350-1650		5
Minor Dissertation		5
Option: The Development of the Castle in Medieval Europe		5
Option: Social Identities in the Past		5

Department of Archaeology
National University of Ireland, Galway,
University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0) 91 492167 , Fax: +353 (0) 91 525700, E-mail Archaeology
This page was last updated Monday, September 05, 2011