BA (Hons) in Arts - Archaeology

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Archaeology is an exciting subject that studies past human societies through the material remains they left behind, investigating important developments in the human story over a long period of time. The subject investigates many important developments in the human story, such as the evolution of Homo Sapiens, the adoption of farming, early urbanism, and the origins of social complexity. The greater part of the human story is beyond the range of traditional historical methods and can only be studied using archaeological approaches to the ancient past.

Archaeologists collaborate with scientists in other disciplines to discover, record and date ancient objects, sites, and landscapes, and to analyse human and environmental remains. That record is part of our cultural heritage, and archaeologists play an important role protecting this resource for future generations.

You will be provided with a general introduction to the discipline of Archaeology in Year 1, so you will not need to have any particular background in this subject. You will also be introduced to the Archaeology of Ireland, spanning 10 millennia from the earliest human settlement of the island to the early modern era.

Years 3 and 4 provide foundation and advanced training in Irish and European Archaeology, as well as a range of skills-orientated courses that are necessary for career development.

Overall, the BA degree in Archaeology seeks to balance archaeological theory and culture history modules with those dealing with fieldwork and scientific approaches in the past.

The Department of Archaeology has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, and offers one of the most diverse range of undergraduate courses on offer in the Irish University system. Our research strengths include physical anthropology and bioarchaeology, architectural heritage, prehistory, and early medieval studies.

Career Opportunities

Archaeology is a professional career qualification, with employment opportunities in Ireland and abroad.

If you study Archaeology you will acquire important skills that are transferable to other areas of employment, including the ability to think critically, to problem-solve and to carry out research, as well as practical skills in fieldwork and computer applications.

Archaeologists work in a wide range of areas and specialisms, including:

The State heritage sector
Government bodies such as the National Monuments Service and the National Museum of Ireland
Local authorities to work in county museums and in county and city heritage offices
Commercial archaeology sector in Ireland, servicing the requirements of State agencies such as the National Roads Authority
Developers in the private sector.
Survey and excavation
Environmental impact assessment
Heritage conservation projects
Media and tourism initiatives

Which department am I in?

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
€17,000.00 (15,35,405) per year
EU Student Contribution Charge: €3,000 per annum, Capitation Fee: €147 per annum, EU Total fee: €5,832

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

University College Cork

College Road,

Cork,

Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate

Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section

IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section

University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.

Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Cork

UCC is an award-winning, world-class teaching and research university with over 170 years of history.

  • Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide
  • Cork is rated as a top ‘cultural & creative city’
  • Over 3,000 international students
  • Over 90% of graduates secure employment after graduating