Archaeology

The Higher Diploma (HDip) in Archaeology is a one year (full time) or two year (part time) 60-ECTS credit degree programme. It is designed for people who do not have a previous qualification in archaeology but who wish to consider a postgraduate degree in the subject



The programme comprises the final two years of our undergraduate programme compressed into a single academic year. This includes:



Core modules on archaeological theory, methods, approaches to landscape and material culture as well as key issues in heritage management and Irish archaeology

Optional modules in areas including prehistoric and medieval archaeology, scientific archaeology and other thematic areas.

Production of a 10-credit independent research project.

Stage 1 - Core

How Archaeologists Think: an introduction to archaeological theoryARCH20520



Stage 1 - Option

Archaeology of ThingsARCH20500

Archaeology of LandscapesARCH20510

Cultural HeritageARCH20570

Archaeological ScienceARCH20600

Historical ArchaeologyARCH20610

People in Prehistory: key themes and problemsARCH20620

Archaeological Field SkillsARCH20630

Combat ArchaeologyARCH30170

Research Project PreparationARCH30700

Environmental Arch in PracticeARCH30770

Southeast and East Asian ArchaeologyARCH30810

Medieval Buildings: An ArchARCH30830

Minoan ArchaeologyARCH30840

Research ProjectARCH30880

Communicating ArchaeologyARCH30920

Iron Age IrelandARCH30970

The Viking Age: Studies in the Archaeology of northern Europe, c.AD700–1050ARCH30980

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 following entry routes are available:



HDip Archaeology FT (Z212)

Duration 1 Years Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



HDip Archaeology PT (Z213) Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

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Z212: 1 year full-time

Z213: 2 years part-time

MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face

HDip Archaeology (Z212) Full Time

EU: fee per year - €6105

nonEU: fee per year - €13270


HDip Archaeology (Z213) Part Time

EU: fee per year - €3650

nonEU: fee per year - €6635


***Fees are subject to change.


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

NEXT INTAKE :2024/2025 September

Careers & Employability

Following the HDip students are eligible to apply for the GDip/MA programmes in Archaeology. Alternatively, the HDip provides a strong basis for careers in archaeology, cultural heritage, tourism, government organisations, museums, as well as media, education, journalism, publishing, arts and cultural companies, environmental consultancy etc.