Archaeology - Maritime Archaeology

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE/GRADUATE DIPLOMA / MASTER OF APPLIED MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY (UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM)

These postgraduate degrees are taught every 2 to 3 years in Perth, Australia. The program aims to provide the specialist practical skills and knowledge in maritime archaeology, or to lead students to higher-degree research in the field of maritime archaeology. The courses are taught by expert archaeologists and museum staff (maritime archaeologists, conservators, conservation scientists, museum curators, historians, boat builders) at both the University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum as well as industry experts in geophysics, remote sensing, and marine studies. Our focus is very much 'hands-on' as well as providing a supportive and stimulating academic environment. Enrolments are limited (next program starts in Semester 1, 2011).

Applicants are normally expected to possess a bachelor's degree in archaeology or a related discipline. If applicants are to dive then qualifications are required.

ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY

Archaeology at UWA was established in 1983 to provide a programme of teaching in the discipline and discoveries of archaeology, and a centre for research in the rich heritage of Aboriginal and the wider Australian society from an archaeological perspective. It aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the history of humans, and particularly in Australia, and to produce graduates capable of pursuing a professional career in an area of high demand.

MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE MUSEUM

The Department of Maritime Archaeology of the Western Australian Museum has been an established institution within the field of Maritime Archaeology since its founding in 1971. Its staff members are involved in developing artefact management and cataloguing strategies, outreach and wreck access programs, site inspection techniques, and studies of diverse maritime sites, such as iron ship archaeology, and underwater aviation archaeology.

The collection and conservation of archaeological material recovered from historic shipwrecks found along the Western Australian coast led to the establishment of the Shipwreck Galleries of the Western Australian Museum. The Shipwreck Galleries is one of the few museums in the world with a specific focus on the preservation and display of maritime archaeological material. The maritime archaeological collection comprises material dating from the early seventeenth century to the late nineteenth century. It provides tangible evidence of the early presence of English, Portuguese, Dutch and American seafarers on the west coast of Australia. The best-known shipwrecks of this early presence are Trial (1622), Batavia (1629), Vergulde Draeck (1656), Zuytdorp (1712), Zeewijk(1727), Rapid (1811) and Correio da Azia (1816). Furthermore, it is an important research collection pertaining to the shipping activity associated with British colonisation of Western Australia and to the development of the State (such as the ex slave-ship James Matthews wrecked in 1841, the iron barque Sepia in 1898 and the SS Xantho in 1872). See, http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/collections/maritime/march/march.asp.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The Certificate of Applied Maritime Archaeology is offered in an intensive fashion over circa 8 weeks (depending on weather conditions) and requires the completion of four units.

The Diploma of Applied Maritime Archaeology requires completion of a further four units for a total of eight units.

UNITS
ARCY8401 Introduction to Conservation for Sites and Artefacts
ARCY8402 Maritime Archaeology in Context
ARCY8403 Maritime Archaeology Artefact Studies
ARCY8404 Maritime Archaeology Excavation Techniques
ARCY8405 History of Seafaring
ARCY8406 Cultural Heritage in Maritime Archaeology
ARCY8407 Surveying Maritime Sites
ARCY8408 Maritime Archaeology Field Project

The Master of Applied Maritime Archaeology follows the successful completion of the eight units of coursework, and involves completion of a 15,000 word research dissertation.

FEES

2010 International
Graduate Certificate = $10,650
Diploma of Applied Maritime Archaeology = $21,300
Master of Applied Maritime Archaeology = $31,950

2009 Domestic
Graduate Certificate = $4950
Diploma of Applied Maritime Archaeology = $9900
Master of Applied Maritime Archaeology = 14,850

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

Dr. Alistair Paterson, Associate Professor UWA (alistair.paterson@uwa.edu.au)
Dr. Wendy van Duivenvoorde, Adjunct Lecturer UWA/Assistant Curator WA Museum (wendy.vanduivenvoorde@uwa.edu.au)
Corioli Souter, Adjunct Lecturer UWA/Curator WA Museum (corioli.souter@uwa.edu.au)

CONTACTS for timetable and further information

Faculty Student Office
Telephone: +61 (0)8 6488 2091
E-mail: arts.faculty@uwa.edu.au

Dianne Anstey, Administrative Officer, Archaeology
Telephone: +61 (0)8 6488 2868
E-mail: danstey@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

APPLICATION - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Please go to the following site to access an application form if you are an overseas student: http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate/apply.

APPLICATION FORM - AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS

Please go to the following site to access an application form if you are an Australian citizen: http://www.admissions.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/32514/AHSS_Postgrad_Cwk_Form.pdf