How to apply
Any candidate considering a PhD is required to complete a detailed project proposal. These should be developed in collaboration with your potential supervisor. An essential first step is making contact with a potential supervisor to discuss possible research topics. Contact the Graduate Officer if you have any queries about which staff member may be most relevant to your proposed research.

Full-time and Part-time options are available.

For further information, please contact the School Graduate Director (Prof. Aidan O'Sullivan). We look forward to hearing about your proposed research.

Online application
Applications to UCD can be made online here: http://www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/apply.html.

Please contact the School Graduate Director if you need further information

Fees and costs
Further information on EU fees can be found on the UCD Registry web site here >>
Further information on Non-EU fees can be found on the UCD Registry web site here >>
General UCD information about course fees and costs can be found on the UCD Registry web site here >>
IRC Postgraduate Scholarship Applicants
If you are interested in applying for a Government of Ireland IRC (Irish Research Council) Postgraduate Scholarship, in the first instance please contact your proposed PhD supervisor and the School Graduate Director (Prof. Aidan O'Sullivan) to discuss your proposal.

Further information about postgraduate funding schemes run by the IRC can be found here >>

Please read the terms and conditions carefully.

Documentation required for Applications for PhD/MLitt in Archaeology or World Heritage:
All Applicants must include:

A current CV.
A research proposal outlining:
Description of the project
Location of the project within the current state of research
Significance of the project for research.
Non-UCD Graduates should also provide the following documentation, as an electronic copy upload to their online application and as original hard copy documents by post to the School Administrator, at UCD School of Archaeology, to complete the application process:

Official transcript(s) giving date of award and standard of primary degree and any other degrees or diplomas or transcript(s) of academic performance to date for those who have not yet completed their degree.
Two academic references. One to be the Head of School/Professor of the major subject which you pursued in your primary degree. Must be original signed documentation on Institutional headed paper.
For overseas candidates whose first language is not English, a certificate of proficiency in the English language (such as TOEFL, Cambridge or IELTS) must be provided.

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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.