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Overview

The Master of Maritime Archaeology - 1.5 years requires 1.5 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Course offerings

Bedford Park

Bedford Park

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
54 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 218 Units

Option Topics

Micro-credential

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course is designed to provide students with a sound theoretical and methodological grounding in maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage management, an understanding and appreciation of the place and role of maritime archaeology in the interpretation of maritime sub-cultures as well as cultures in the wider context, and to allow students to understand the history of the practice of maritime and underwater archaeology.

Masters students will develop and implement the skills associated with successfully planning and conducting a focused research project and writing a research minor thesis.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the history and practice of maritime and underwater archaeology
2.
Investigate, synthesise and analyse major issues in maritime archaeology and underwater culture heritage and conservation, and be able to apply this knowledge to a wide range of practical situations
3.
Understand the nature of underwater cultural heritage management practice and theory, and be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate it in a maritime archaeological context
4.
Reflect critically on your archaeological experience
5.
Understand the requirements of undertaking maritime archaeology fieldwork and employ a wide range of advanced technical and research skills on a maritime archaeology research project
6.
Communicate maritime archaeology and heritage issues appropriately to a range of audiences
7.
Undertake work as an independent professional archaeologist or cultural heritage manager in an ethical manner