Higher Diploma (Archaeology)—full-time and part-time
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Key facts
Entry requirements
The programme is open to students with a NQAI Level 7 or Level 8 primary degree in any discipline (other than Archaeology) who wish to acquire an academic qualification in archaeology. A basic knowledge of and interest in Archaeology is desirable.
Duration:
1 year, full-time
2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: 60
Average intake: Unlimited
Closing date:
You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer; see the offer round dates
Taught
Course overview
Archaeology is the endlessly fascinating study of past peoples and societies. By understanding their adaptation and changes over time, archaeology is also a way of studying and understanding ourselves.
This programme offers a thorough grounding in a variety of aspects of Irish and European archaeology, stretching from the first arrivals to the continent, to today’s society.
Course outline
Students will take a selection of twelve modules within the Second and Third Year BA programme in Archaeology.
Modules on offer include:
• Europe in the Bronze Age
• Hunters and Farmers in Early Europe
• Public Archaeology
• Interpretation in Archaeology 1
• Archaeology in Practice
• Landscapes of Cult and Kingship
• Irish Art from the early Iron Age to the 8th century AD
• Ancient Civilizations: the Rise of Complex Societies
• Debating Irish Prehistory
• Castles, Colonists and Crannogs 1100–1350
• The Development of the Castle in Medieval Europe
• Minor Dissertation
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who teaches this course?
Dr Stefan Bergh
Dr Michelle Comber
Dr Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Dr Carleton Jones
Mr Conor Newman
Dr Kieran O'Conor
Ms Maggie Ronayne
Requirements and assessment
The programme is assessed by essays, exams, and continuous assessments.
Find out more
Dr Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
T: +353 91 492 670
E: elizabeth.fitzpatrick@nuigalway.ie
