The M.A. in Global Maritime Archaeology is a programme rooted in archaeological principles and concepts but with special emphasis on the underwater and maritime sub-disciplines. It is especially concerned with human interaction with the sea and other bodies of water, including submerged landscapes and associated physical remains. You will analyse past archaeological reports on complete excavations in the Mediterranean as well as apply post-excavation methods and laboratory techniques to acquire data on maritime heritage. The programme encourages hands-on fieldwork and trains you to characterise and prescribe in-situ conservation techniques to various cultural artefacts situated on the seabed. It will ultimately prepare you to organise exhibitions to submit your findings and detailed reports.
A first cycle degree in Archaeology, Geography, History, or Oceanography or in another area which the Faculty Board considers as appropriate, obtained with a Second Class (Honours) or Category II classification, provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class (Honours) or Category III shall satisfy the Faculty Board through an interview that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.
The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 15 students.
When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected using the following criteria, the weighting of which shall be published at the time of the call for applications:
degree type and class
experience in the area of the proposed study and
performance during an interview.
For the purpose of selection, applicants whose qualifications as stipulated above were obtained by 31 August preceding the commencement of the Course shall be considered first.
In exceptional cases, and if vacant places are still available, the University Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first cycle degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first cycle degree. Applicants referred to in this paragraph must satisfy the University鈥檚 English Language requirement by presenting a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at the appropriate level, and shall submit with their application a letter giving their motivation for applying for this Course. Such applicants shall further be required to attend for an interview to assess their suitability to follow the Course with profit.
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Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Arts in Global Maritime Archaeology - M.A. - under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes, offered in collaboration with the Western Australia maritime Museum.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Apply theoretical and scientific principles to archaeological problems
Apply conservation treatments of underwater artefacts to ensure international conventions are adhered to and relics protected
Prepare Archaeological Impact Assessments, background research of offshore and coastal developments and the organisation of site-specific fieldwork
Organise exhibitions, including the fundamentals of exhibition design and layout
Identify and operate technology used in the field of offshore survey
Prescribe conservation techniques and prepare academic publications for popular dissemination
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,000
Deposit upon acceptance: Eur 1,000
Upon Commencement of the Course: Eur 9,000
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As a graduate of the MA in Global Maritime Archaeology, you will have a vast range of professions to pursue. These include; professional archaeologists, research assistants, park managers, sonar operators, curators and planners. You will also be well positioned and equipped to pursue doctoral research in various maritime related subjects. Furthermore, if you are interested in developing further the transdisciplinary synergy between science and the humanities, you will find fertile ground for the expansion of your own research interests.
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