- 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 Archaeology also offers students the opportunity to design their own programmes from our diverse Level 4 modules in addition to selected modules from out L3 programme. This provides a pathway whereby students who remain undecided which aspect of archaeology they wish to specialise in can study archaeology and heritage more broadly. Our MSc and GDip courses respond directly to two of UCD’s key strategic themes: ‘Empowering Humanity’, which foregrounds the importance of ‘Understanding what shapes human thinking and motivates behavioural change’, and ‘Creating a Sustainable Global Society’, which requires an understanding of the diversity of ways in which people have interacted with the natural world over the course of human history. On completion of this programme, a student will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the distinctive challenges and opportunities of using archaeological methods and approaches to studying the past in its global context. Critically assess archaeological interpretations of different datasets. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of key theoretical approaches, and of the history and context of archaeological interpretations. Understand how different field and laboratory skills and methods can be employed to answer key research questions in archaeology. Appropriately select and apply discipline-specific archaeological skills and approaches to resolve research problems and develop our understanding of past societies. Work within large or small teams and independently, leading and being led as appropriate. Formulate and conduct successful independent archaeological research. Effectively communicate archaeological knowledge using a variety of different approaches and platforms. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of how archaeological knowledge is relevant to key contemporary issues. Be aware of the potential role of other disciplines in the sciences and humanities (e.g. historical sources) in studying and understanding the archaeology of the past. The MSc in 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 a