MA in Archaeological Excavation
The Department of Archaeology is offering a new postgraduate course, the MA in Archaeological Excavation, from October 2010. This is a one-year taught masters, offered on a full-time basis to students who wish to develop a professional career in archaeological excavation, or find employment in areas where a critical understanding of excavation data is essential. Excavation is central to the practice of archaeology as an academic and professional discipline, with many employment opportunities in Ireland and abroad.
This programme is designed to develop a critical understanding of the role of excavation in world archaeology, with particular reference to professional practice in Ireland. It also intended to teach research and organizational skills appropriate to the design, execution and completion of archaeological excavation projects to a high archival and publication standard. The course will combine academic knowledge and technical training in different areas of current practice, including pre-excavation survey, excavation strategy and methods, and post-excavation analysis.
The new MA is designed to achieve a desirable balance between classroom teaching and field training, covering both academic and technical areas of archaeological excavation. The 90-credit programme includes taught modules, a four-week training excavation and the submission of a research dissertation.
For further details, contact the MA programme director, Professor William O’Brien: w.obrien@ucc.ie
