Higher Diploma in Arts - Archaeology in Cork Ireland | University College Cork

This program caters to graduates from other fields who wish to shift their academic focus to archaeology. Ideal for individuals passionate about archaeology seeking intensive full-time education, it also serves professionals already working in archaeological sectors who desire formal qualifications for personal growth or career advancement. The Diploma additionally functions as a bridge for those planning to pursue postgraduate archaeology studies at UCC, including the one-year MA program or MPhil/PhD research degrees. International students interested in studying archaeology in Ireland will find this program particularly suitable.

Spanning one academic year of full-time study, the curriculum comprises 60 credits worth of archaeology modules drawn from second and third-year BA degree courses. Participants will explore diverse topics from Irish prehistory through medieval and post-medieval periods, while gaining practical skills in various methodologies including bioarchaeology, osteoarchaeology, palaeo-environmental studies, palynology, and wetland archaeology. The program features a hands-on professional practice component with fieldwork, offering training in survey techniques through individual site projects. Artifact studies modules teach proper documentation and recording methods through project-based learning. Instruction comes from department faculty who are internationally renowned specialists, incorporating their cutting-edge research. Regular excursions to museums and archaeological sites complement coursework, exposing students to Ireland's rich archaeological heritage.