MA in MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY

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Brief Outline follows on this page Fuller Description

Maritime Archaeology Webpages

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This programme defines maritime archaeology as the study of ships and harbours in their wider social, political and economic context, together with an increased understanding of coastal and submerged cultural landscapes. Our aim is to relate maritime archaeology to the broader body of archaeological knowledge, rather than treating it as a discrete sub-discipline.

The course does not set out to train archaeological divers, but to show the range of approaches and methods used by maritime archaeologists today, and to demonstrate the relevance of maritime issues in wider urban, nautical, social and economic studies, as well as into legislation, conservation and heritage matters

The programme lasts for twelve months (starting in September), although it is also possible to take the course part-time over two years. Most of the structured teaching takes place in the autumn and spring terms, the summer being devoted to work for a dissertation.

Wreck of the schooner Zephyr, Forestier Peninsular, Tasmania

The equivalent of two whole elements should be taken, chosen from those available under other Institute Masters degrees (subject to availability and resources) after discussion with the programme co-ordinator. Alternatively it is possible to take an option offered under an MA degree outside the Institute (e.g. Anthropology, History, etc.). Popular option units in recent years have included:

 

Vessel recording

Fuller Description of this MA Programme

Please contact the Programme Co-ordinator if you have any queries

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The information contained on this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication, but no guarantee can be given that it will not be amended before the commencement of, or during, the degree programmes to which it refers.

Please note also that not all options are available every session.