MSc Maritime Archaeology at University of Southampton

Explore people's changing relationships with the world’s oceans and seas on this science-focused maritime archaeology master's degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll study the technologies of seafaring, histories of environmental change, and underwater landscapes. This subject incorporates elements of traditional archaeology, ethnography, maritime history and marine science.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the full-time master's course you'll study for a full 12 months. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of your course. Each semester is made up of a combination of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, schools, colleges. Careers directly related to the course include marine historic environmental records manager, maritime archaeologist, maritime museum curator, cultural heritage curator, university lecturer, college lecturer.

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