Program Overview

Introduction to the Higher Diploma in Archaeology

The Higher Diploma (H Dip) in Archaeology is a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) 60-ECTS credit degree programme. It is taught within a friendly and dynamic environment by enthusiastic and passionate staff with immense experience in archaeological research and teaching.

Programme Overview

The H Dip is designed for students with little or no prior archaeological training. It will fast track students through the advanced stages of the undergraduate programme. All students will take core modules on archaeological theory, methods, approaches to landscape and material culture, as well as key issues in world and Irish archaeology.

Programme Structure

Students can select optional modules in areas including:

• Prehistoric and medieval archaeology
• Scientific archaeology
• Other thematic areas All H Dip students produce an independent research project.

Career Opportunities

Following the H Dip, students are eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma/MA programmes in Archaeology. Alternatively, the H Dip provides a strong basis for careers in:

• Archaeology
• Cultural heritage
• Tourism
• Government organisations
• Museums
• Media
• Education
• Journalism
• Publishing
• Arts and cultural companies
• Environmental consultancy

Graduate Taught Programmes

The UCD School of Archaeology offers a range of graduate taught programmes, including:

• 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

Scholarships and Bursaries

The school offers various scholarships and bursaries, including:

• The Kay Mahon Bursaries
• Vin Davis Bursary
• School of Archaeology Graduate Scholarship
• National Monuments Service World Heritage Scholarship Programme
• MSc / Graduate Diploma Mediterranean Archaeology