Archaeology - Combat Archaeology
This course places weapons, the artefacts of combat and war, at its heart. Through these we shall investigate the practical and personal applications of weapons in the context of combat, and the social, personal, and individual implications that arise from their development and especially their practical use.
Duration
Autumn Trimester - September to December
Mode of Delivery: Blended.
Eligibility
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Careers / Further progression
Open Learning means you can fit university around your life. Whether you're looking to progress your career, or you've just finished school and wondering if university is for you, Open Learning fits around your schedule and gives you all the benefits of being a full-time student, without the full-time commitment.
Open Learning allows you to select the modules you wish to study, set the pace of your study, and whether you undertake the module assessment. It also can lead to undergraduate degree entry in UCD if you are taking the Certificate in Open Learning (30 credits) or if you are a Mature Student you can take one module (5 credits) in lieu of the MSAP exam.
There are 14 Progression Pathways to choose from Students who earn 30 credits (6 x 5 credit modules) receive a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning. This can be used to apply through the CAO for dedicated places on 14 different UCD degree programmes depending on Grade Point Average (GPA) and modules completed.
Further information
TRIMESTER: Autumn
To get started, you need to first complete and submit an online pre-registration form. Applications will reopen again on 8 August 2023.
Warfare is a transformative aspect of human cultures, from territoriality in gatherer-hunter society to the global scale we witness today. Warfare is traditionally approached from a military historical perspective, considering questions of cause, organisation and outcome of wars. This approach underplays the unique contribution archaeology makes to the social sciences, particularly our engagement with material cultural remains. This course places weapons, the artefacts of combat and war, at its heart. Through these we shall investigate the practical and personal applications of weapons in the context of combat, and the social, personal, and individual implications that arise from their development and especially their practical use. We shall begin with the early Prehistoric appearance of weapons, and trace their role during the Bronze Age, Greek and Roman World, China and Japan, into the Mediaeval and Early Modern periods.
We have a dedicated team who supports the Open Learning programme:
Jenny Doyle, Centre Operations Manager - jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie
Lucy and Ciarán are members of our Operations Team and they can also help you with your queries. Get in touch with us by emailing all@ucd.ie