The BA (Hons) (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway is a four-year, full-time honours degree programme.

Students take the subjects of Archaeology, Geography, Computer Science, and Biological, Earth and Environmental Science (15 credits each). See here for programme requirements.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

Three Year Rule
Students must pass the First University Examination in Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) within three academic years from the date of first registration for First Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

From 2017/18 onwards.

Students who wish to take the Second Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway register for the pathway at the beginning of Second Year. No student may register for Second Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway until s/he has passed the First University Examination in Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences). The selection of any module is conditional on the Professor or Lecturer concerned and the College being satisfied that a student is capable of profiting by attendance thereat. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

In Second Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway, students take 35 credits of Geography modules and Archaeology modules plus elective modules to the value of 25 credits. See here for programme requirements.

Change of Module

Students wishing to register a change of module must do so via the Student Portal or at the Student Records and Examinations Office no later than two weeks after the start of each Semester, i.e. by Friday, 23 September 2016 (Semester 1) or Friday, 27 January 2017 (Semester 2). Semester 1 modules cannot be changed in Semester 2. No changes in registration will be allowed after these deadlines.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2015 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Second University Examination in Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway within three academic years from the date of first registration for Second Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

From 2018/19 onwards.

Third Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway is spent in an approved foreign university where students will study approved courses/modules to the equivalent value of 60 credits. All courses will be assessed by the approved Host University.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Third University Examination in Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway within three academic years from the date of first registration for Third Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

From 2019/20 onwards.

No student may register for Fourth Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway until s/he has passed the Third University Examination in Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International Pathway). The selection of any module is conditional on the Professor or Lecturer concerned and the College being satisfied that a student is capable of profiting by attendance thereat. Students may not select modules which involve a timetable clash.

In Fourth Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway, students take 40 credits of Geography modules and Archaeology modules plus elective modules to the value of 20 credits. See here for programme requirements (students follow the same curriculum as students taking Third Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences)).

Change of Module

Students wishing to register a change of module must do so via the Student Portal or at the Student Records and Examinations Office no later than two weeks after the start of each Semester, i.e. by Friday, 23 September 2016 (Semester 1) or Friday, 27 January 2017 (Semester 2). Semester 1 modules cannot be changed in Semester 2. No changes in registration will be allowed after these deadlines.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2015 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Fourth University Examination in Arts (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway within three academic years from the date of first registration for Fourth Year. Failure to comply with this rule means that the student will be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, only for very serious reasons.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BA (Hons) (Geographical and Archaeological Sciences) (International) Pathway (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Interpret the archaeological record (monuments, landscapes and material culture) of the prehistoric and historic eras in Ireland within a broader European and world context.
• Acquire skills to work in different areas of employment in Archaeology, in both the State and commercial sectors within Ireland and abroad.
• Assess the contribution that Archaeology can make to the discovery, recording and conservation of cultural heritage.
• Recognise the potential of Archaeology and Geography to contribute to different tourism and community initiatives undertaken in the context of rural and urban development.
• Establish a critical appreciation of complex inter-relationships within contemporary Geography and between Geography and Archaeology.
• Identify key concepts in the field of environmental change and in related areas of geomorphology and biogeography.
• Assess the complex of environmental interactions operating between global to local scales and the myriad of linkages between human development and environmental sustainability.
• Develop strategies for data collection in different areas of Geography and Archaeology, assess their respective strengths and weaknesses, and be able to formulate research questions.
• Apply a range of computing and information technology skills to different work situations in Archaeology and Geography, with an ability to transfer these same competences to other areas of employment.
• Develop a greater appreciation of the contribution of the earth and biological sciences to an understanding of human interactions with the environment over time and space.