Undergraduate Programmes: Welcome
Why study archaeology?
Archaeology is a fascinating subject that can inspire passionate interest and a life-long curiosity about the past. Students of archaeology catch tantalising glimpses of vanished cultures and societies that were very different from our own. They gain a sense of the extraordinary diversity of human experience and knowledge. Archaeology is also about the present. Ancient places and objects are frequently used as the basis of modern identities and surviving archaeological remains are the focus of debate between conservationists and developers. Ireland’s thriving heritage tourism industry relies heavily on the advances made by archaeology.
- Students wishing to apply to study archaeology at UCD should visit "My UCD" admissions pages >>
- Details of Archaeology Modules for all levels can be found on "My UCD" >>
- General information for returning Stage 2 students >>
Opportunities
UCD School of Archaeology is a friendly and exciting place to study. From a careers perspective, archaeology has a commercial angle with potential openings with both archaeological companies and the heritage sector. Of course, you need not pursue archaeology as a career and many of our graduates have found the unique mixture of transferable academic and practical skills that archaeology provides to be extremely beneficial in a wide range of future careers.
