Maritime Archaeology (MSc) drafted

Program Overview

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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.

You can apply to study Maritime Archaeology as either an MSc or an MA at Southampton.

This MSc version offers the same course content as our

MA Maritime Archaeology

degree but you’ll take a more science-based approach through your module choices and dissertation topic.

The course draws on the world-leading expertise of the

Centre for Maritime Archaeology

to offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of content.

The course is designed to allow rapid development of the diverse academic knowledge and practical skills required to work in this field, including:

the latest methods for data acquisition and integration

academic research and dissemination

archaeological fieldwork

This means you’ll cover all aspects of maritime archaeology, from those who wish to focus on field-based activities, both above and under water, through to laboratory or library-based research.

Course lead

Your course leader is Dr Julian Whitewright, Senior Teaching Fellow in Maritime Archaeology. He has a special interest in the study of boats and ships, specifically their construction and use. Read

Dr Whitewright’s staff profile

to find out more about his work.

Program Outline

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.

For the rest of the course, you’ll work independently on your research project and dissertation. You’ll have one-to-one meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.

Want more detail?

See all the modules in the course.