考古学是对过去的人民和社会的研究。通过了解它们随着时间的变化如何适应和变化，您作为考古学家将获得对当代世界发展的见识。该计划为爱尔兰和欧洲考古学的各个方面奠定了基础，从最早的远古人类到非洲大陆一直延伸到当今的社会。毕业生已经在国有部门，文物和旅游部门的各个领域找到了工作。其他人则选择了继续学习其硕士学位或通过博士研究的课程。
Archaeology is the study of past peoples and societies. By understanding how they adapted and changed over time, you as an archaeologist will gain insights into the development of the contemporary world. This programme gives a grounding in a variety of aspects of Irish and European archaeology, stretching from the first arrivals of ancient peoples to the continent to today's society.<br><br>The Higher Diploma in Archaeology is a Level 8 programme, which is a gateway to postgraduate research (MA, MLitt) in Archaeology and to becoming an advocate for heritage in your community. The programme can be taken full time over one year (60 ECTS) or part-time over two years (30 ECTS per year). To be eligible to apply for the Higher Diploma in Archaeology you need a primary degree or equivalent qualification in any area of the arts, sciences, engineering, etc.<br><br>This Higher Diploma equips the student with core knowledge in aspects of prehistoric, medieval and modern Irish and European archaeology. It also develops first-stage archaeological research skills in order to position the student to conduct independent research and provides a basis for entry to higher-level postgraduate degree programmes. The structure and content of the programme may suit those interested in changing career direction and especially mature students who wish to enter the postgraduate sector and require a flexible schedule.