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Conversion course to Archeology

  • 03-09-2009 10:16am
    #1
    monosharp
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    Hey all,

    I am the holder of a BSc in Computer Science and I am very interested in changing my field to Archaeology. I am trying to find out if I would need to start my studies at undergraduate level to work in Archaeology or would I be able to undertake some postgraduate study because of my graduate degree.
    I am hopeful that my computing knowledge could be transferred over and be helpful to a career in Archaeology.

    I'm willing to start from the beginning, undergrad and work my way if thats what it takes.

    I also would like to pursue this to postgraduate level.

    Any advice is very appreciated.


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  • #2
    robp
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    UCC offers a higher diploma in Archaeology which serves as a conversion course from graduates of other non cognate degrees. Usually upon completion with (sufficient grades) you could go on to pursue masters in Archaeology. Its a intense course and your lectures are shared with classes of Second and third year BA students. NUI Galaway and UCD offer similar programmes.

    Computers are increasingly important in archaeology, for instance in the UK there are now Masters Courses in GIS and Spatial Analysis in Archaeology.

    Their are several older threads on boards.ie warning people about pursuing a career in archaeology. I would recommend you to read them careful before making any decisions. Best of luck.


  • #3
    monosharp
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    robp wrote: »
    UCC offers a higher diploma in Archaeology which serves as a conversion course from graduates of other non cognate degrees. Usually upon completion with (sufficient grades) you could go on to pursue masters in Archaeology. Its a intense course and your lectures are shared with classes of Second and third year BA students. NUI Galaway and UCD offer similar programmes.

    That sounds like what I'm after, cheers.
    Their are several older threads on boards.ie warning people about pursuing a career in archaeology. I would recommend you to read them careful before making any decisions. Best of luck.

    Can't seem to find them, what do i search for ?

    And are they talking about Ireland or worldwide ?


  • #4
    robp
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,934 ✭✭✭robp


    Its a global problem but their will always be exceptions in some areas.

    IAI: A survey of the employment levels in Irish Archaeology
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055618622

    Is there any jobs in archaeology
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055406934

    This a excellent profile of the profession during its peak in Ireland in 2007.
    Discovering the Archaeologists of Ireland.
    http://www.ucd.ie/archaeology/research/researcha-z/disco/


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