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
MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE MUSEUM
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 STRUCTUREThe 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 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. See also: http://www.archaeology.arts.uwa.edu.au/for/future/postgrad FEES 2010 International 2009 Domestic PROGRAM COORDINATORS Dr. Alistair Paterson, Associate Professor UWA (alistair.paterson@uwa.edu.au)
Faculty Student Office Dianne Anstey, Administrative Officer, Archaeology
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
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