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New MA in Maritime Archaeology The Institute of Archaeology, University College London is pleased to announce a new MA programme in maritime archaeology. Applications from suitably qualified candidates are being accepted now, for entry at the end of September 2005. The MA comprises a core course, two other taught courses, and a 15,000-word dissertation. The new maritime courses are also available as options open to graduates on other MA and MSc programmes. Some grants are available for the MA in Maritime Archaeology. To apply please send an outline application to Thom Rynsaard, Secretary to the Grant Sub-Committee, Institute of Archaeology, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY by 5pm 3 August 2005. A full application, including a covering letter, CV and admissions application may be submitted up until 15 September 2005. Based at the Institute of Archaeology in central London, the programme will be co-taught by Dr. Joe Flatman, Prof. Ole Grøn and Mr. Gustav Milne, in collaboration with Prof. Sarah Palmer of the Greenwich Maritime Institute, University of Greenwich. Staff from the Museum in Docklands and the Museum of London will also contribute to teaching. Programme Outline This new programme defines maritime archaeology as the study of ships and harbours in their wider social, political, environmental and economic contexts, together with an understanding of coastal and submerged cultural landscapes. Our aim is to relate maritime archaeology to the broader body of archaeological knowledge and theory, rather than treating it as a discrete sub-discipline. The course sets out to show the range of approaches and methods used by maritime archaeologists today, and to demonstrate the relevance of maritime issues in wider social and economic studies, as well as in legislation, conservation and heritage concerns. The course does not aim to train archaeological divers. Students are required to take the core course Global Issues in Maritime Archaeology and the equivalent of two whole element MA options, of which at least one must be chosen from: § Underwater Archaeology: Techniques and Methods § The History and Archaeology of the Port of London § The Ship in Ancient and Modern Society (from 2006/07) The second option may be chosen from the above, or from other appropriate Institute of Archaeology Master’s degrees (e.g. MA in Archaeology of London). A wide range of options is available within the Institute's Masters programmes, and those considered particularly relevant include (subject to availability): § The Archaeology of London § The Prehistory of London (half element) § The Archaeology of Roman & Medieval London (half element) It is also possible to take an option offered within an MA degree in other departments of UCL (e.g. Anthropology, History). Students will write a 15,000 word dissertation, which is produced as a result of an individual research project undertaken during the programme. It can be on any approved topic relevant to the degree and to the selected taught components. Students are assigned a supervisor to guide them through the main stages of work. Students will be encouraged to become involved in Institute fieldwork, which takes place at numerous sites around the world (see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/research/where/index.htm for a guide to sites currently under investigation). Specific maritime archaeological fieldwork and research is currently being undertaken by Prof. Grøn on prehistoric submerged sites in Denmark and by Mr. Milne and Dr Flatman at medieval intertidal sites in Britain on the Medieval Ships Project and Cinque Ports Project. Facilities A wide range of teaching, learning and research resources are available to students at the Institute of Archaeology. These include an extensive archaeological library within the Institute (together with the associated libraries of UCL), a well-equipment photographic laboratory, the Wolfson archaeological science laboratories, and the Archaeological and Geographic Information Systems laboratory. Students will also be able to use the world-class libraries and museum collections of London, including the British Library and British Museum, and the National Maritime Museum and Caird Library. The Institute of Archaeology holds large collections of scientific, reference and teaching material, including prehistoric pottery and stone artefacts from many parts of the world, as well as collections of Roman pottery, coins and glass. There are also extensive collections of archaeobotanical and zooarchaeological material. Western Asiatic material includes the famous Petrie collection of Palestinian artefacts, collections from excavations at Jericho and a wide range of objects from ancient Mesopotamia. The Institute is also responsible for the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, which contains a superb collection of Egyptological material excavated or purchased by Sir Flinders Petrie. Teaching for the Port of London option will take place both at the Institute of Archaeology and in the galleries of the Museum in Docklands. Entry Requirements The programme lasts for twelve months (starting at the end of September), although it is possible to take the course part-time over two years. Most of the structured teaching takes place in the autumn and spring terms, the summer being devoted to work for a dissertation. Details of graduate programme fees may be obtained from the College Registry; application materials are available to download from the UCL Graduate School website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/admission/pg/appadmis.html Entry onto the programme is dependent upon a UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject, awarded with first or second-class Honours, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard from a university or educational institution of university rank. Where the US/Canadian marking scheme is used, a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required. An applicant whose qualifications, although otherwise acceptable, are of a lower standard may be admitted if evidence of an adequate academic background and experience in an appropriate field can be shown. Higher Research Degrees Applications are also being accepted from suitably qualified individuals for PhDs in maritime archaeology and related themes; please contact the program coordinator for further information on possible research topics. For further information, please contact: Dr. Joe Flatman Institute of Archaeology University College London 31-34 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PY Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: +44 (0)20 7679 7495 (switchboard) Web: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/masters/summary/MAmaritime.htm With apologies for cross-postings. Joe ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Joe Flatman Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology Institute of Archaeology University College London 31-34 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PY Email. [log in to unmask] Phone. 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