General information
Are you interested in the sea as a cultural and historical resource? Fascinated by shipwrecks and submerged settlements?
The postgraduate programme in Maritime Archaeology is designed for students who are interested in a professional career in maritime archaeology and heritage management. Based in Esbjerg on the Danish North Sea coast, the programme is internationally oriented and all teaching is in English.
A two-year masters programme. The two-year masters programme was created with employability in mind. Our aim is not just to provide an education in maritime archaeology, but to prepare you for a career in this field. The course is structured around skills which are necessary in the fields of heritage management, consultancy and archaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional research oriented career path.
Commercial diver training. At the University of Southern Denmark students have the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognised commercial SCUBA diving qualification at very low cost. As an approved commercial diving school, the masters programme can issue the Danish “SCUBA erhvervsdykker” certificate (equivalent to HSE SCUBA).The commercial diving course is offered jointly with the Masters course, but does not generate ECTS credits. The course runs over the duration of two years and includes theory lessons as well as around 16 to 20 hours of underwater time in different environments
A combination of theoretical and practical skills. In the course of your studies you will be introduced to both theoretical and practical aspects of maritime archaeology. This includes the preparation of environmental assessments, project designs and risk assessments as well as the planning of geophysical surveys and diver surveys. You will also get a chance to record ship timbers and excavate underwater. Field schools in Denmark and other European countries are an integral part of the programme.
In addition to covering the theory and practice of maritime archaeology, the programme offers training in project management, law and economics.
A solid preparation for a career in maritime archaeology. Whatever career path within the field of maritime archaeology you choose; our aim is to provide you with the necessary skills. This is why we offer introductions to project management, law and economy, skills that will help you to work in heritage management and museums.
Courses
- Man and the sea
- Introduction to methods in maritime archaeology
- Archaeological management
- Maritime material culture
- Special topics
- Information technology and remote sensing
- Field school (3 weeks, late summer)
- Sustainable management of the maritime heritage
- Advanced method and theory in maritime archaeology
Thesis
The programme is completed by a Master thesis on the 4rth semester, the subject of which you choose yourself in cooperation with your supervisor. A Master thesis is 60-100 pages, and you have 6 months to complete it.
Maritime archaeologists from the University of Southern Denmark are trained to work in the fields of underwater archaeology, wetland archaeology and coastal archaeology all over the world.
The broad range of courses and topics offered at SDU will also prepare you for other aspects of the field. Possible career paths include:
- Museum work and heritage management
- Archaeological contractors specialising in maritime archaeology
- Tourism management
- Training at various levels
As an internationally recognised commercial diving qualification, the Danish commercial SCUBA certificate will further enhance your employability in the field.
A good overview over positions in the field of maritime archaeology can be found at http://underwaterarchaeologyjobs.wordpress.com/
The two-year masters programme was created with employability in mind. The aim is not just to provide an education in maritime archaeology, but to prepare you for a career in this field. The course is structured around skills which are necessary in the fields of heritage management, consultancy and archaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional research oriented career path.
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Venue
Esbjerg , Denmark
Centre for Maritime and Regional Studies
Niels Bohrs Vej 9, DK-6700 Esbjerg
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Optagelse/Master+Programmes/How_to_apply_master
Cost:
<p>As education is free in Denmark, the maritime archaeology masters course is free of charge for students from European Union/EEA countries. Only students from outside the EU/EEA are charged an annual tuition fee. (<a href="http://www.sdu.dk/Uddannelse/Tuition?sc_lang=en" target="_self">general information on tuition fees</a>).</p> <p>The tuition fee covers the educational expenses, such as courses, academic supervising, issuing of diplomas and exams. The tuition fee does not cover expenses such as transportation, rent, living expenses, textbooks and other study materials.</p>
Prerequisites:
There are no BA degree courses which automatically guarantee entry to the postgraduate degree in Maritime Archaeology
The following BA degrees from the University of Southern Denmark and from other universities give access to the postgraduate degree:
A BA degree with a minimum of 90 ECTS in one or more of the following areas:
- Archaeology,
- History
- Anthropology
- Geology
- Biology
- Oceanography,
- Geography
or equivalent with the approval of the board of studies.
Additional Enclosure. Applicants must upload a motivational letter with their application. Find further information about the required enclosures for your applicationhere.
Language Requirements. Applicants will need to document English at B Level or equivalent to this level. You can read more about English language requirements on the following link. Language Requirements.
Application Procedure:
Applications for the programme are carried through the new online application portal, which is a common application system for all Danish Universities. You need to complete the form, upload all required enclosures (please note that enclosures sent by regular mail are not accepted) and submit it. Please use Firefox as browser when entering the application portal.
You are required to upload the following documents:
- Copy of bachelor diploma in English
- Copy of official grade transcript in English
- Explanation of the grading scale used in bachelor diploma and grade transcript
- Motivation Letter
- Documentation of English skills
- Letter of Attorney
- Copy of passport or identification card
- Curriculum Vitae
More information about the application procedure is available on the 'How to Apply' webpage of the University. Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay an application fee of 100€ when applying for admission to a full master degree. The application will not be processed until you have paid the application fee. The fee will be deducted later from your first tuition fee payment if you gain admission.
Limited Admission beginning from September 2015 (27 study places). From September 2015 the admission to this programme will be limited.
Applicants will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:
- Motivation and goals for admission to the programme
- Knowledge of and experience with particularly relevant areas of the programme
- Knowledge of the Master of Maritime Achaeology
All of the above must be documented in the Motivational Letter, which must be written in English.
Enclosures. Please note that the basis for the evaluation of your application is the material you have included in your application. This means that it is very important that you make sure to include all relevant enclosures to your application. The deadline for submitting any relevant enclosures and applying for the September 2016 intake is April 1st, 2016. If we, during the processing of your application, become aware that the enclosures you have submitted are inadequate, we will contact you no later than April 23rd, 2016, for the September 2016 intake.
The following enclosures are mandatory for all programmes at SDU:
• Bachelor’s diploma including all transcripts with grades and course credits (preferably in one pdf. File) – stamped and signed by the university.
• If you have not finished your Bachelor’s degree you must submit the newest transcripts with grades and course credits.
• Proof of English language proficiency. Please see our rules on theEnglish Language Requirements website.
International applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA
The University requires full tuition fee for students from countries outside the EU/EEA
Application deadlines
February 1 for Non-EU/EEA citizens
April 1 for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens with residence permit in Denmark
Please be aware that Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay an application fee of 100 Euros when applying for admission to a full master degree. We will not process your application until you have paid the application fee. The application fee will be deducted later from your first tuition fee payment if you gain admission.
Grant Opportunities:
More information about funding opportunities is available on the 'Scholarships' section, on the website of the University.
Regulations:
Degree. On successful completion you will be awarded the title Master of Arts in Maritime Archaeology (In Danish cand.mag. i Marinarkæologi).
Qualification
Qualification: Master of Arts
Credits:
Are you interested in the sea as a cultural and historical resource? Fascinated by shipwrecks and submerged settlements?
The postgraduate programme in Maritime Archaeology is designed for students who are interested in a professional career in maritime archaeology and heritage management. Based in Esbjerg on the Danish North Sea coast, the programme is internationally oriented and all teaching is in English.
A two-year masters programme. The two-year masters programme was created with employability in mind. Our aim is not just to provide an education in maritime archaeology, but to prepare you for a career in this field. The course is structured around skills which are necessary in the fields of heritage management, consultancy and archaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional research oriented career path.
Commercial diver training. At the University of Southern Denmark students have the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognised commercial SCUBA diving qualification at very low cost. As an approved commercial diving school, the masters programme can issue the Danish “SCUBA erhvervsdykker” certificate (equivalent to HSE SCUBA).The commercial diving course is offered jointly with the Masters course, but does not generate ECTS credits. The course runs over the duration of two years and includes theory lessons as well as around 16 to 20 hours of underwater time in different environments
A combination of theoretical and practical skills. In the course of your studies you will be introduced to both theoretical and practical aspects of maritime archaeology. This includes the preparation of environmental assessments, project designs and risk assessments as well as the planning of geophysical surveys and diver surveys. You will also get a chance to record ship timbers and excavate underwater. Field schools in Denmark and other European countries are an integral part of the programme.
In addition to covering the theory and practice of maritime archaeology, the programme offers training in project management, law and economics.
A solid preparation for a career in maritime archaeology. Whatever career path within the field of maritime archaeology you choose; our aim is to provide you with the necessary skills. This is why we offer introductions to project management, law and economy, skills that will help you to work in heritage management and museums.
Courses
- Man and the sea
- Introduction to methods in maritime archaeology
- Archaeological management
- Maritime material culture
- Special topics
- Information technology and remote sensing
- Field school (3 weeks, late summer)
- Sustainable management of the maritime heritage
- Advanced method and theory in maritime archaeology
Thesis
The programme is completed by a Master thesis on the 4rth semester, the subject of which you choose yourself in cooperation with your supervisor. A Master thesis is 60-100 pages, and you have 6 months to complete it.
Applications for the programme are carried through the new online application portal, which is a common application system for all Danish Universities. You need to complete the form, upload all required enclosures (please note that enclosures sent by regular mail are not accepted) and submit it. Please use Firefox as browser when entering the application portal.
You are required to upload the following documents:
- Copy of bachelor diploma in English
- Copy of official grade transcript in English
- Explanation of the grading scale used in bachelor diploma and grade transcript
- Motivation Letter
- Documentation of English skills
- Letter of Attorney
- Copy of passport or identification card
- Curriculum Vitae
More information about the application procedure is available on the 'How to Apply' webpage of the University. Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay an application fee of 100€ when applying for admission to a full master degree. The application will not be processed until you have paid the application fee. The fee will be deducted later from your first tuition fee payment if you gain admission.
Limited Admission beginning from September 2015 (27 study places). From September 2015 the admission to this programme will be limited.
Applicants will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:
- Motivation and goals for admission to the programme
- Knowledge of and experience with particularly relevant areas of the programme
- Knowledge of the Master of Maritime Achaeology
All of the above must be documented in the Motivational Letter, which must be written in English.
Enclosures. Please note that the basis for the evaluation of your application is the material you have included in your application. This means that it is very important that you make sure to include all relevant enclosures to your application. The deadline for submitting any relevant enclosures and applying for the September 2016 intake is April 1st, 2016. If we, during the processing of your application, become aware that the enclosures you have submitted are inadequate, we will contact you no later than April 23rd, 2016, for the September 2016 intake.
The following enclosures are mandatory for all programmes at SDU:
• Bachelor’s diploma including all transcripts with grades and course credits (preferably in one pdf. File) – stamped and signed by the university.
• If you have not finished your Bachelor’s degree you must submit the newest transcripts with grades and course credits.
• Proof of English language proficiency. Please see our rules on theEnglish Language Requirements website.
International applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA
The University requires full tuition fee for students from countries outside the EU/EEA
Application deadlines
February 1 for Non-EU/EEA citizens
April 1 for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens with residence permit in Denmark
Please be aware that Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay an application fee of 100 Euros when applying for admission to a full master degree. We will not process your application until you have paid the application fee. The application fee will be deducted later from your first tuition fee payment if you gain admission.
Maritime archaeologists from the University of Southern Denmark are trained to work in the fields of underwater archaeology, wetland archaeology and coastal archaeology all over the world.
The broad range of courses and topics offered at SDU will also prepare you for other aspects of the field. Possible career paths include:
- Museum work and heritage management
- Archaeological contractors specialising in maritime archaeology
- Tourism management
- Training at various levels
As an internationally recognised commercial diving qualification, the Danish commercial SCUBA certificate will further enhance your employability in the field.
A good overview over positions in the field of maritime archaeology can be found at http://underwaterarchaeologyjobs.wordpress.com/
The two-year masters programme was created with employability in mind. The aim is not just to provide an education in maritime archaeology, but to prepare you for a career in this field. The course is structured around skills which are necessary in the fields of heritage management, consultancy and archaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional research oriented career path.
There are no BA degree courses which automatically guarantee entry to the postgraduate degree in Maritime Archaeology
The following BA degrees from the University of Southern Denmark and from other universities give access to the postgraduate degree:
A BA degree with a minimum of 90 ECTS in one or more of the following areas:
- Archaeology,
- History
- Anthropology
- Geology
- Biology
- Oceanography,
- Geography
or equivalent with the approval of the board of studies.
Additional Enclosure. Applicants must upload a motivational letter with their application. Find further information about the required enclosures for your applicationhere.
Language Requirements. Applicants will need to document English at B Level or equivalent to this level. You can read more about English language requirements on the following link. Language Requirements.
Degree. On successful completion you will be awarded the title Master of Arts in Maritime Archaeology (In Danish cand.mag. i Marinarkæologi).
