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where to do archaeology

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  • 14-11-2006 9:25pm
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    tyther
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    im thinking of doing archeology in college how is the best way of doing it???.would it be better to do it through a ba or is there other ways of doing it,also where is the best place to do it


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    Riamfada
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    UCD is where im doing my course at the moment. Good lecturers and now a full time Arch mode 1 degree through Arts.


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    boneless
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    I agree with the above... best BA course in Ireland!!


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    tyther
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    thanks for the replys.what are the ponits to get into a ba course in ucd


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    Riamfada
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    i think they were 360 this year. Now thats Arch is mode one you might see it on the CAO. Let me know if you do. Would be interested.


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    funky penguin
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    UCD is your best bet really. The only other course I can think of is Applied Archaeology in Sligo.

    Anywho, tis a great laugh. Fieldtrips are fun, assignments are easy and the lecturers are bang on.

    Grimes, can't see that on qualifax, but it might appear in the near future. Hope so anyway.


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    tyther
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    What i was wondering,is if there are many jobs in archeology???


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    boneless
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    tyther wrote:
    What i was wondering,is if there are many jobs in archeology???

    There was a thread on this a while back.

    There are loads of jobs at the moment but you will have to be prepared to travel. All the major road construction schemes have digs along them. The rate as a General Operative is not great... just above minimum wage in most cases... but as you gain experience you can be made up to Site Assistant.

    You can also apply to the Heritage Service for a place in one of the national sites near you. Not sure what the rate for this is though.


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    abccormac
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    funky penguin wrote:
    UCD is your best bet really. The only other course I can think of is Applied Archaeology in Sligo.
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    Galway and Cork also have archaeology departments. Where you study will make very little difference if you go to work in the commercial sector which is where nearly all the work is.


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    boneless
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    abccormac wrote:
    funky penguin wrote:
    UCD is your best bet really. The only other course I can think of is Applied Archaeology in Sligo.
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    Galway and Cork also have archaeology departments. Where you study will make very little difference if you go to work in the commercial sector which is where nearly all the work is.

    Yeah but UCD has the one and only Barry Raftry;) :p .

    Slightly off topic... I heard that Galway did not run an MA course this year... can anyone confirm this?


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    Fletch123
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    No, it's running (both the MLitt and the MA in Landscape Archaeology). They aren't offering the MA Landscape next year though as teh course coordinator will be on leave.

    Galway is an excellant place to Archaeology- the department are really dedicated to their students, there are interesting courses offered, and there are different specialisations such as Medieval, Neolithic, and even the social implications of Modern Arcaheology.

    Also, it's in NUI Galway which is a great University. Galway is a fab place to live, great nightlife (for drinkers and non-drinkers alike!). And, coming from a Dub, NUIG beats UCD hands down! :)


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    funky penguin
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    As you can see, tyther, there are alot of options available to you. Weigh them against each other, go to open days, talk to lecturers etc.

    Good luck. :)


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    tyther
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    well as far as i know the ucd open day is on next friday.i missed the ucc and ucg one's because of tests but i will see how the ucd one is


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    tyther
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    i found out today that you can do archaeology in trinity,is the coure there suposed to be any good???


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    Fletch123
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    I think it focusus on classical archaeology (Roman and Greek) rather than Irish and general European archaeology, so it really depends on what you're interested in...


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    Maharet
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    If anyone is interested in distance courses the one at University of Leicester is very good, I am doing that at the moment. I already have a degree (physics) so I am doing two modules for 40 credits to bridge to the MA. I find it great so far, a good option for anyone who is working and interested in doing it or already has a degree and wants to change. They also offer undergrad courses by distance learning. Website for anyone who wants to take a look: http://www.le.ac.uk/ar/dl/index.html :)


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