ARC5006 - Fieldwork - L-Universit脿 ta' Malta

ARC5006 - Fieldwork

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

Summer Semester

10 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-Time Day

Students reading for the MA in Global Maritime Archaeology will participate in fieldwork with a minimum duration of 100 hours. Supervised fieldwork opportunities, in the form of underwater/coastal excavations, offshore surveys and conservation projects offered by the University of Malta and the partner institutions. Furthermore, individual proposals for the participation in supervised research/fieldwork projects may be considered and approved by the Board of Studies.

Main Reading List

These will be assigned according to fieldwork chosen.

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Study-unit Aims

to provide experience in the organisation of archaeological fieldwork;
to provide the necessary skill-set for the interpretation of results within a real working environment;
to consolidate knowledge and insights of data, skills, information and experiences developed through the taught study units.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

plan and execute fieldwork, in a holistic and meticulous manner, under the guidance of senior academic and/or technical staff;
manage and analyse data gathered in the course of fieldwork projects.

Learning Outcomes: Skills

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

work efficiently as part of a team;
work under pressure;
understand and manage project budgets;
plan daily schedules that form part of a broader timetable;
classify, analyse and manage datasets;
keep a detailed project journal.

Non EU Applicants:

EUR2500

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