Archaeology - Arts

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Archaeology - Arts

About

UCC has been a centre for the study of Archaeology since the first professor, Sir Bertram Windle, was appointed in 1909. The Department of Archaeology has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, and offers one of the most diverse range of undergraduate courses on offer in the Irish University system. Our research strengths include physical anthropology and bioarchaeology, architectural heritage, prehistory, and early medieval studies.

The Department is known for its innovative fieldwork, going back to the Lough Gur excavations by Professor Sean P. Ó Riordáin, and the excavation and restoration of Newgrange with Professor Michael O’Kelly. Our teaching continues to be delivered by expert researchers who are leading knowledge creators in their different fields of interest. The Department has excellent teaching and research facilities, including dedicated project rooms for research groups, as well as laboratory facilities, computer/GIS rooms, and fieldwork equipment.

Disciplines

Arts

Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You can take this subject through a number of undergraduate programmes. You must meet the requirements for the programme that you apply for.

This subject has no requirements additional to the overall programme requirements.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

Graduate Study Options

Further study options for students who graduate with Archaeology as part of their degree include:

MA Human Osteoarchaeology

MA Museum Studies

MPhil Archaeology

PhD Archaeology

Career Opportunities

Archaeology is a professional career qualification, with employment opportunities in Ireland and abroad.

If you study Archaeology you will acquire important skills that are transferable to other areas of employment, including the ability to think critically, to problem-solve and to carry out research, as well as practical skills in fieldwork and computer applications.

Archaeologists work in a wide range of areas and specialisms, including:

The State heritage sector

Government bodies such as the National Monuments Service and the National Museum of Ireland

Local authorities to work in county museums and in county and city heritage offices

Commercial archaeology sector in Ireland, servicing the requirements of State agencies such as the National Roads Authority

Developers in the private sector.

Survey and excavation

Environmental impact assessment

Heritage conservation projects

Media and tourism initiatives