Flexible Learning Courses in Archaeology

Since 2003, the North-West of Ireland has been at the forefront of archaeological education in Ireland. As we continue to develop a new full-time online degree in archaeology, we have created a number of (10 and 15 credit) Special Purpose Awards that focus on particular areas of archaeological enquiry. 

Most of these are taught online, although some, like our Excavation and Buildings courses, include in-person components. Click on the links below to visit the individual course pages where you can check out all the details and apply.

Certificate in Archaeological Excavation & Post-Excavation (Level 6)  Running Spring 2026 – Apply Now!

Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Online & Level 7) Next enrolment Spring 2026 for September 2026.

Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Blended & Level 7) Next enrolment Spring 2026 for September 2026.

Certificate in Introduction to Irish Archaeology (Online & Level 6) Next enrolment Spring 2026 for September 2026.

Prehistoric Archaeology of Ireland and Europe (Level 6) Next enrolment coming soon!

Irish Medieval History and Archaeology (Level 6)  Next enrolment coming soon!

Certificate in Introduction to Archaeological Interpretation (Online & Level 7) Next enrolment coming soon!

Certificate Ritual and Meaning in Archaeology (Level 7) Next enrolment coming soon!

We also offer 2 online/in-person programmes designed primarily for North American students. The associated modules are at 6 credits rather than 5, making them more compatible with North American credit systems. These provide 12 and 18 ECT credits (equivalent to 6 and 9 Semester Credits).

Archaeological Excavation and Post-Excavation International (Level 6) Running Spring 2026 – Apply Now!

Archaeological Field Studies International (Level 6) Running Spring 2026 – Apply Now!