Program Overview

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What is Archaeology?

Course Overview

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The next intake date for this course is September 2024.

Are you interested in archaeology, understanding the past and Ireland? The Diploma in Irish Archaeology (Online) is the first online Diploma in Irish Archaeology and is the only wholly online course dedicated solely to the story of the Irish archaeological past, which facilitates diverse participation regardless of geographical location. This two-year course has four broad aims:

To introduce students to the discipline of archaeology.

To present the archaeology of Ireland as a way of understanding ten thousand years of human settlement on this island.

To study aspects of current archaeological research in Ireland in detail.

To promote interest in Ireland’s heritage at a national and international level.

The Discipline of Archaeology covers a remarkable span of time and investigates some of the most profoundly important developments of the past. There is something to interest everyone - whether interests lie in outdoor fieldwork and exploring ancient monuments, the study of artefacts, the history of technology, local studies, or simply in the rich heritage of Ireland's past. The course can be enjoyed as a general interest undertaking, a social learning experience, or a career-related qualification.

Mode of Study:

Online Learning - please visit our

Online Learning webpage

for further details on what is required to be an online learner.

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The next intake date for this course is September 2024.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Applications System. This course is listed under

Adult Learning & CPD Courses Application

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Please visit our How to Apply page for Application tips and Supporting Documents information.

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All teaching and student-teacher interactions will take place online in the course’s online learning environment. Course content comprises illustrated text, online asynchronous discussions with lecturer and classmates, and multi-media content that includes recorded mini-lectures and recorded site visits. There are no live teaching sessions, rather set tasks to be completed by specified days of the week, removing the requirement to be online at any particular time. Support will be provided to students to help them become familiar with the online learning environment. The assessments take the form of weekly online reports and discussions, and essays completed at the end of each module.