There are in addition two optional modules. A choice of one or the other has to be made by the beginning of November. This module provides a practical as well as an interpretative basis for the study and conservation of Medieval and Post-Medieval buildings. This module aims to develop a critical awareness and working knowledge of the study, recording and interpretative basis of archaeological artefacts. These two modules run parallel to one another from November to January.
Students develop an agreed dissertation topic in the second part of the year.
The assessment for the Research module will involve exploring the work to date on the topic chosen for a dissertation. The first part of the MA course will be assessed on a continuous basis via ten assignments, which will comprise a mixture of written and practical projects. Lectures, Seminars, Practicals, Field Trips. The present structures and features of legislation responsible for management of the archaeological heritage in Ireland. The development and maintenance of archaeological sites and monuments registers.