- entry to MSc based on an Upper Second Class Honours (2H1) undergraduate degree (GPA 3.2, NFQ Level 8, or the international equivalent) in archaeology or anthropology, or other cognate disciplines (to be discussed with programme coordinator)
- entry to GradDip based on a Lower Second Class Honours (2H2) undergraduate degree (GPA 2.7, NFQ Level 8, or the international equivalent) in archaeology or anthropology, or other cognate disciplines (to be discussed with programme coordinator)
- If English is not your native language, proof of proficiency in English will be required, unless you took your primary degree through English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL Internet Based Test is 90, on the IELTS system it is 6.5
The MSc and Graduate Diplomas in Mediterranean Archaeology offers students opportunities to tailor their learning experiences drawing from Level 4 and select Level 3 modules from the UCD School of Archaeology and the UCD School of Classics, creating a unique cross-college, interdisciplinary programme. This provides a range of pathways for students to design their own programme that can lean, for example, more heavily into archaeological science, landscape archaeology or into ancient languages. On completion of this program, a student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the distinctive challenges and opportunities of studying the Mediterranean past in its local and global context. 2. Critically evaluate archaeological different datasets, taking account of diverse interpretations, and transform them into knowledge. 3. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of key theoretical approaches, and of the history and context of the archaeology of the Mediterranean culturally and intellectually. 4. Understand how different field and laboratory methods can be employed to answer key research questions in archaeology. 5. Appropriately select and apply discipline-specific archaeological skills and approaches to resolve research problems and develop our understanding of ancient Mediterranean societies. 6. Work within large or small teams and independently, leading and being led as appropriate. 7. Effectively communicate archaeological knowledge using a variety of different approaches and platforms. 8. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of how archaeological knowledge is relevant to key contemporary issues. 9. Be aware of the potential role of other disciplines across STEM (e.g. isotopic analysis) and AHSS (e.g. historical texts) for studying and understanding the archaeology of the past. 10. Design, structure, research and implement a significant piece of original research focused on Mediterranean archaeology, in the form of an MSc research thesis. The MSc in Mediterranean Archaeology will provide you with the skills required to develop a career in the archaeological profession or the cultural heritage sector, or to go on to further academic study. Transferable skillsets such as critical thinking and project design, management and completion will also provide you with an excellent grounding for future employment in other sectors. Graduates of this programme may progress to careers in: • Further research, whether academic or professional • Commercial archaeology and Cultural Resource Management (CRM) • State sector bodies (Museums, Archaeological Monuments Management) • Education (Primary, Secondary, University/Higher Education Instiutions) Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Sprin