Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
HDip Archaeology in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,070
(c. USD17,417.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Higher Diploma (HDip) in Archaeology is a 60-ECTS credit program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years part-time. This course is ideal for individuals without prior archaeology qualifications who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the field.
The curriculum condenses the last two years of our undergraduate program into one academic year, featuring:
Essential courses covering archaeological theory, methodology, landscape studies, material culture analysis, and important topics in heritage conservation and Irish archaeology
Elective modules focusing on subjects like prehistoric and medieval archaeology, scientific archaeology, and other specialized themes
Completion of an independent 10-credit research project
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 Year (Full-Time) / 2 Years (Part-Time)
UPCOMING START DATE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The HDip is designed for students with little or no prior archaeological training and will fast track you through the advanced stages Levels 2 and 3 of our undergraduate programme
The Higher Diploma in Archaeology is a Level 8 course within the National Framework of Qualifications NFQ and runs for a year Full Time or two years Part Time The majority of students who study for the Higher Diploma already have an Honours Bachelor Degree although holders of Ordinary Bachelor Degrees are also still able to do a Higher Diploma In either casea minimum 2-1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA of 3.2 is required
For most students the Higher Diploma offers a way for students with no archaeological qualifications to begin to study archaeology at 3rd Level As such the Higher Diploma does not require the previous qualification to be in archaeology or a related discipline If completed successfully the Higher Diploma may offer a pathway for students to study for a Masters degree in archaeology
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
The Higher Diploma in Archaeology is a Level 8 course within the National Framework of Qualifications NFQ and runs for a year Full Time or two years Part Time The majority of students who study for the Higher Diploma already have an Honours Bachelor Degree although holders of Ordinary Bachelor Degrees are also still able to do a Higher Diploma In either casea minimum 2-1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA of 3.2 is required
For most students the Higher Diploma offers a way for students with no archaeological qualifications to begin to study archaeology at 3rd Level As such the Higher Diploma does not require the previous qualification to be in archaeology or a related discipline If completed successfully the Higher Diploma may offer a pathway for students to study for a Masters degree in archaeology
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
15,070