Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology MSc

The Master of Science in Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology at University College Dublin is a one-year program that provides students with an advanced understanding of the archaeological record related to hunter-gatherers and the prehistoric cultural contexts they inhabited. The curriculum covers topics such as archaeological methods, theories and techniques, ethnoarchaeology, Paleolithic archaeology, and early environmental history. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and laboratory research, allowing them to learn about archaeological methodology first hand. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches combining anthropology, ecology, linguistics, and genetics, this program is unique in its ability to provide students with a comprehensive education in hunter-gatherer archaeology. Graduates from this program will be well-prepared for careers in archaeology or related fields such as museum curation or cultural resource management. With its critical insights into past human behavior and adaptations, this program enables students to make meaningful contributions towards our understanding of prehistory while