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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes in Archaeology
Please note: The MA in Landscape, Archaeology & Heritage programme is under review and will not be available in the next academic year. Please email Acting MA Director Maggie Ronayne (maggie.ronayne@universityofgalway.ie) for the most up to date information on alternative MA pathways and other postgraduate options in Archaeology at the University of Galway.
Visit the University's Courses Page for information on how to apply, entry requirements, career options and assessment. Archaeology at N.U.I. Galway has a strong commitment to graduate research and offers four graduate study programmes to suitably qualified applicants.
We offer our graduate research students extensive individual and group supervision. Technical support is being provided for fieldwork, and structured modules offer possibilities to upgrade practical skills in, for example, GIS or geophysical surveying.
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Research Postgraduate Programmes
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PhD in Archaeology |
MLitt in Archaeology |
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note: The MA in Landscape, Archaeology and Heritage programme is under review and will not be available in the next academic year. Please email Acting MA Director Maggie Ronayne (maggie.ronayne@universityofgalway.ie) for the most up to date information on alternative MA pathways and other postgraduate options in Archaeology at the University of Galway
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Graduate Research
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The MA in Landscape, Archaeology and Heritage and the MLitt in Archaeology allow graduates with degrees which include archaeology to further their studies at graduate level. These programmes will provide students with more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the past. As part of the programmes students will acquire increased analytical skills, and you are offered possibilities to learn valuable practical skills such as GIS, oral presentation and academic writing.
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MA in Landscape, Archaeology and Heritage Research |
MA in Landscape Archaeology: Completed Dissertations/Research |
For graduates from disciplines other than archaeology, we offer a Higher Diploma (H.Dip.) in Archaeology to allow interested students to move into archaeological research.
Student frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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