Program Overview

MSc in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture

The MSc in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture at the UCD School of Archaeology is an exciting taught programme that exploits and builds upon the growing international reputation of UCD's Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture. Experimental archaeology can be defined as the reconstruction of past buildings, technologies, things, and environmental contexts so as to enable a better understanding of the character and role of materiality and material culture in people's lives.

Programme Description

The programme provides a comprehensive course of university learning and experience in experimental archaeology and material culture analysis. It may also involve innovative, experiential interrogations of past lifeways and material culture, so as to explore and understand how people interact with each other and the world. It is also available as a Graduate Diploma in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture.

Graduate Taught Programmes

• MSc/Graduate Diploma in Archaeology
  • MSc in Experimental Archaeology & Material Culture
  • MSc/Graduate Diploma Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
  • MSc World Heritage Management & Conservation
  • MSc World Heritage Conservation
  • Graduate Diploma in Experimental Archaeology & Material Culture
  • Graduate Certificate Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture - online
  • Graduate Certificate Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Higher Diploma in Archaeology
  • The Kay Mahon Bursaries
  • Vin Davis Bursary
  • School of Archaeology Graduate Scholarship
  • National Monuments Service World Heritage Scholarship Programme
  • MSc / Graduate Diploma Mediterranean Archaeology

Funding and Support

• Taught Graduate Scholarships and Funding
• North American Loans
• Kay (Cathryn) Mahon Bursary
• UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarships/Widening Participation Scholarships
• UCD School of Archaeology Graduate Scholarship
• Vin Davis Bursary
• National Monuments Service World Heritage Scholarships

Application Details

• Online applications for 2026/2027 open on 1st October 2025
• Closing Date for 2026/2027 applications: 31st May 2026
• Late applications may be considered

Programme Coordinator

• Dr. Anita Radini