MMARCHA Master of Maritime Archaeology - 1.5 years

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

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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

Select from the following where indicated in the Program of Study above.

ARCH8018

4.5 Units

Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management

ARCH8020

4.5 Units

Research Methods in Archaeology

ARCH8021

4.5 Units

Introduction to Professional Archaeology

ARCH8150

4.5 Units

Australian Maritime Archaeology GE

ARCH8151

4.5 Units

History, Theory and Issues in Maritime and Underwater Archaeology GE

ARCH8153

4.5 Units

The Archaeology of Submerged Landscapes

ARCH8155

4.5 Units

Seafaring in the Ancient World GE

ARCH8156

4.5 Units

Marine Geophysics for Archaeology

ARCH8158

4.5 Units

Ships: Research, Recording and Reconstruction

ARCH8159

4.5 Units

Coastal and Foreshore Archaeology

ARCH8215

4.5 Units

Digital Pasts: Applied 3D Capture and Reconstruction of Ancient Worlds GE

ARCH8802

4.5 Units

Conservation Practicum

Scientific Diving (Maritime Fieldschool Pathway)

Micro-credential

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed at least one of the following:

An honours degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology (or a closely related discipline) from an approved tertiary institution
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification in Archaeology (or a closely related discipline) from an approved tertiary institution
A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology from an approved tertiary institution

However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

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:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the history and practice of maritime and underwater archaeology

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

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

Reflect critically on your archaeological experience

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

Communicate maritime archaeology and heritage issues appropriately to a range of audiences

Undertake work as an independent professional archaeologist or cultural heritage manager in an ethical manner

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Program of study54 Units

Admission requirements

Aims

Learning outcomes

Program of study
54 Units