MA Landscape Archaeology and Heritage

at National University of Ireland Galway

Modules and themes

In keeping with the significant contribution made to literature on the subject, archaeology is at the core of the programme, and modules are designed around refining and developing the unique skillset associated with the material and temporal dimensions of landscapes recording, analysis, mediation and advocacy. Themes include: 

• Landscape Perspectives: landscape, place and heritage theory
• Interpreting Landscape: case-studies from Ireland
• Methods and Sources: resources, databases and GIS
• Landscape sustainability
• Managing landscapes: public and community archaeology, landscape planning, national and international policies, instruments and actors
• Presenting Landscapes: field-based learning (e.g. Burren Field School)
• In addition to taught modules students are required to complete a 15,000-word dissertation.

Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases). 
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Glossary of Terms

Year 1 (90 Credits)

• Required AR601: Landscape Perspectives
• Required AR602: Interpreting Landscapes
• Required AR6105: Geographical Information Systems and Landscape Archaeology
• Required AR6106: Creating a Dissertation in Landscape Archaeology
• Required AR6107: Dissertation
• Required AR603: Managing Landscapes
• Required AR604: Investigating Landscapes
• Required AR622: Presenting Landscapes

NQAI Level 8 degree in archaeology awarded at Second Class Honours, Grade 2 standard overall with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in archaeology, or its equivalent in education and/or professional experience. An interview forms part of the selection process.

Fees: EU
€6,850 full-time; €3,465 part-time p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€6,710 full-time; €3,360 part-time p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. FT; €105 p.a. PT 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€16,540 p.a. 2022/22

Graduates from this programme commonly find employment in the field of cultural heritage stewardship and management, heritage-led community liaison and development, public and private (e.g. consultancies) bodies in the field of cultural heritage, landscape and archaeology as well as regulatory bodies. Some students use this programme as a springboard to doctoral studies.