Higher Diploma (Archaeology)—full-time and part-time draft
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Archaeology at University of Galway
Course Overview
This course is not on offer for entry in September 2023. You may find the MA (Landscape Archaeology and Heritage) of interest instead.
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Archaeology is the study of past peoples and societies. By understanding how they adapted and changed over time, you as an archaeologist will gain insights into the development of the contemporary world. This programme gives a grounding in a variety of aspects of Irish and European archaeology, stretching from the first arrivals of ancient peoples to the continent to today’s society.
The Higher Diploma in Archaeology is a Level 8 programme, which is a gateway to postgraduate research (MA, MLitt) in Archaeology and to becoming an advocate for heritage in your community. The programme can be taken full time over one year (60 ECTS) or part-time over two years (30 ECTS per year). To be eligible to apply for the Higher Diploma in Archaeology you need a primary degree or equivalent qualification in any area of the arts, sciences, engineering, etc.
This Higher Diploma equips the student with core knowledge in aspects of prehistoric, medieval and modern Irish and European archaeology. It also develops first-stage archaeological research skills in order to position the student to conduct independent research and provides a basis for entry to higher-level postgraduate degree programmes. The structure and content of the programme may suit those interested in changing career direction and especially mature students who wish to enter the postgraduate sector and require a flexible schedule.
To view the Discipline of Archaeology website please click HERE.
Scholarships available
Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Who Teaches this Course
Dr. Stefan Bergh
College Lecturer, Above the Bar
Archaeology
Arts/Science Building
NUI Galway
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Dr. Michelle Comber BA, BA, PhD View Profile
Dr Carleton Jones BA,MA,PhD View Profile
Mr. Conor Newman MA
Senior Lecturer
Archaeology Department
Quadrangle
NUI, Galway
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Dr Kieran Denis O'Conor
Senior Lecturer
Dept. of Archaeology
Room 213
Arts/Science Building
NUI Galway
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Ms Margaret Ronayne
LECTURER ABOVE THE BAR
Archaeology
Room 211
Arts/Science Building
NUI Galway
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Assessment is by continuous assessments, essays and exams.