General information
This short course is designed to provide you with a foundation in the history and principles of maritime archaeology including knowledge of:
- basic materials and site types present in maritime archaeological records
- the principles and scope of maritime studies
- how maritime archaeology is integrated with other aspects of archaeology
As part of the course there will be a visit to the home of the Royal Navy - Portsmouth Dockyard. You will have the opportunity to look around the Mary Rose museum, the HMS Warrior (1860) and the HMS Victory, in an archaeological and historical context. The course is structured to suit different learning interests with stand alone sessions depending on your interests and level of scientific knowledge.
Topics covered in the course will be:
- Introduction to maritime archaeology
- Introduction to nautical archaeology
- Survey and recording in the marine zone
- Working in the marine environment
- Surveying and drawing up practicals
- Management of marine archaeological projects
In addition to the short course itself you have the option of undertaking further study and completing an academic assessment (an additional fee applies); on successful completion of this assessment you will gain 20 academic credits at postgraduate level (Level M). If you choose to take the academic assessment option for this course - it will take roughly four months to complete (from your enrolment through to the submission deadline for your assessment).
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Venue
Poole, United Kingdom
Lansdowne Campus
Application
Cost:
<p>0.5 days = £60.00 <br /> 2 days = £240.00 <br /> 5 days = £600.00 (Plus an additional £200 if you wish to take the academic assessment) 10% early bird and 10% alumni discounts available (up to 2 months prior to course start date) <br /> <br /> Short course fees include daily refreshments and lunch.</p>
Prerequisites:
This course is open to anyone with a relevant undergraduate degree; or to non-graduates/ professionals with significant and relevant work experience, who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course.
Application Procedure:
Please download and complete the application form (MS Word document). You will then need to return the application form via email toapscishortcourses@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Qualification
This short course is designed to provide you with a foundation in the history and principles of maritime archaeology including knowledge of:
- basic materials and site types present in maritime archaeological records
- the principles and scope of maritime studies
- how maritime archaeology is integrated with other aspects of archaeology
As part of the course there will be a visit to the home of the Royal Navy - Portsmouth Dockyard. You will have the opportunity to look around the Mary Rose museum, the HMS Warrior (1860) and the HMS Victory, in an archaeological and historical context. The course is structured to suit different learning interests with stand alone sessions depending on your interests and level of scientific knowledge.
Topics covered in the course will be:
- Introduction to maritime archaeology
- Introduction to nautical archaeology
- Survey and recording in the marine zone
- Working in the marine environment
- Surveying and drawing up practicals
- Management of marine archaeological projects
In addition to the short course itself you have the option of undertaking further study and completing an academic assessment (an additional fee applies); on successful completion of this assessment you will gain 20 academic credits at postgraduate level (Level M). If you choose to take the academic assessment option for this course - it will take roughly four months to complete (from your enrolment through to the submission deadline for your assessment).
Please download and complete the application form (MS Word document). You will then need to return the application form via email toapscishortcourses@bournemouth.ac.uk.
This course is open to anyone with a relevant undergraduate degree; or to non-graduates/ professionals with significant and relevant work experience, who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course.
