The archaeological profession relies on individuals with a high level of practical skills and the MA programme is designed to provide students with advanced training in archaeological practice through a curriculum that merges theory with practice.
The programme is strongly tailored towards professional relevance and will make extensive use of archaeological sites and monuments in one of the richest archaeological landscapes of the Mediterranean. A substantial part of the programme relies on core modules that are compulsory; two electives (10 ECTS) are being offered to allow students a degree of specialist training in either of two fields. In addition, students will be expected to write a dissertation (30 ECTS) and follow a mandatory 4-week summer placement (5 ECTS). The successful completion of the programme will ensure that students can participate in the effective management of important archaeological resources.
Building on a typical undergraduate archaeology curriculum, the programme is designed to provide participants with a combination of theory and intensive practical training that will provide them with skills and competences that are standard requirements for archaeological practice today. The study units include:
The next intake for the MA in Archaeological Practice is October 2026. Contact us for more information.
Through the M.A. in Global Maritime Archaeology students will garner knowledge of a broad range of facets that fall within this exciting discipline. Students will be able to start and develop their careers in the field of archaeology with special emphasis on the maritime and underwater sub-disciplines of the subject. Furthermore, students may use the skills obtained from this robust course to pursue careers that are not related to archaeology: skills-sets acquired throughout the one year duration of this programme are multi-dimensional, flexible and most importantly, desirable to stakeholders and employers active in the field of offshore exploration, deep-sea mining as well as other underwater activities.
This course is intended for those who are intent in developing a long-term career in fields related to maritime archaeology, culture, history as well as museums and parks. Those wishing to combine their passion for the sea with their academic and career goals will find this course most suitable. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, professional archaeologists, research assistants, park managers, sonar operators, curators and planners. Graduates from this programme will be well positioned to pursue doctoral research in various maritime related subjects. Furthermore, those interested in developing further the synergy between science and the humanities will find fertile ground for the expansion of their research interests.
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