Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Geography and Archaeology] From University College Cork

Geography and Archaeology are closely related disciplines, concerned with concepts of time and space in relation to human culture and landscape. This BA offers a broad foundation in both, with relevant teaching in the areas of computer science, earth science and environmental science. The aim is to provide you with a wide range of vocational skills relevant to Geography and Archaeology that are also transferable to other areas of employment. The degree incorporates a range of lecture and field courses taken on a full-time basis over three years.The teaching is divided between compulsory and optional courses, where you can follow different learning pathways within and across the two disciplines. This will provide you with a common foundation of knowledge, skills and experience, while offering you the opportunity to tailor your degree according to your specific interests and ambitions.Field trips: Fieldwork is an important element, with teaching excursions organised for many modules. A residential field school takes place in Year 2, where you apply analytical approaches and methods in archaeology and geography to the analysis of contemporary and ancient landscapes.