Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
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Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
22,600
(c. USD26,120.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture offers an in-depth academic program focused on hands-on study of ancient technologies and artifacts.
This field involves recreating historical structures, tools, and environments to gain deeper insights into how material objects shaped human experiences.
Students will engage in practical investigations of ancient lifestyles and artifacts, examining how past societies interacted with their surroundings and each other.
DURATION:1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE:2024/2025 September
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Academic Criteria
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelors in Archaeology Anthropology or a cognate area with a minimum 2-1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA of 3.08 NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent is required Candidates from cognate disciplines eg History Classics Art History Geography etc will have demonstrated previous experience andor awareness of Archaeological or Experimental Archaeological methods and thought by attending during their primary degree a number of Archaeology modules andor working for a period on an Archaeological Excavation andor working in a Museum or OpenAir Museum Previous academic education andor experience in aspects of Crafts andor Material Culture Studies will also be considered by the School The School would reserve the right to assessing the extent and quality of such previous studies and experience Applicants are required to submit original academic transcripts
Additional Essential Criteria
A statement outlining the applicants previous experience in Archaeology andor cognate disciplines and the reasons for pursuing the degree and the reasons why UCD is being chosen Every applicant should complete this part of the application which should be approximately 300-500 words Applicants whose first language is not English are also required to submit evidence of their English Language proficiency It is expected that applicants will normally have reached on overall 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent Foreign Language documentation must be accompanied by an official translation If applicants are unable to provide final transcripts or any other required documentation by the closing date they should contact the School directly by email prior to this date
References
For non UCD students and for UCD students who have not yet completed their Undergraduate degree TWO references must accompany your application one MUST be academic from the institution where your primary degree was awarded the second reference can either be academic or from a professional employer in archaeology or from a cognate profession
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelors in Archaeology Anthropology or a cognate area with a minimum 2-1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA of 3.08 NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent is required Candidates from cognate disciplines eg History Classics Art History Geography etc will have demonstrated previous experience andor awareness of Archaeological or Experimental Archaeological methods and thought by attending during their primary degree a number of Archaeology modules andor working for a period on an Archaeological Excavation andor working in a Museum or OpenAir Museum Previous academic education andor experience in aspects of Crafts andor Material Culture Studies will also be considered by the School The School would reserve the right to assessing the extent and quality of such previous studies and experience Applicants are required to submit original academic transcripts
Additional Essential Criteria
A statement outlining the applicants previous experience in Archaeology andor cognate disciplines and the reasons for pursuing the degree and the reasons why UCD is being chosen Every applicant should complete this part of the application which should be approximately 300-500 words Applicants whose first language is not English are also required to submit evidence of their English Language proficiency It is expected that applicants will normally have reached on overall 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent Foreign Language documentation must be accompanied by an official translation If applicants are unable to provide final transcripts or any other required documentation by the closing date they should contact the School directly by email prior to this date
References
For non UCD students and for UCD students who have not yet completed their Undergraduate degree TWO references must accompany your application one MUST be academic from the institution where your primary degree was awarded the second reference can either be academic or from a professional employer in archaeology or from a cognate profession
Tuition
EUR
22,600