Program Overview
The Maritime Archaeology at University of Southampton is a MAMSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Maritime Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,725 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The programme includes six taught modules and a 25,000 word dissertation. Two modules are core and compulsory and cover the theory and methodology of maritime archaeology. The core module, Maritime Aspects of Culture, is thematic and deals with the development and scope of the subject, current research, theoretical perspectives and central issues.
- Most of the taught modules include practical modules of between one and three days. Over the course of the year these comprise the equivalent of a three week fieldschool. Our rationale is to teach each technique in its optimum environment, providing the fastest possible learning curve. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in ongoing field projects run by members of staff and associated organisations.
- Zooarchaeology
- Human Skeletal Studies
- Social Archaeology
- Materials, Technology and Social Life
- Advanced GIS and Spatial Technologies for Archaeological Landscapes
- The Archaeology of Roman Imperialism
- Bioarchaeology of Human Remains
- Analysis of archaeological faunal remains
- GIS and Spatial Technologies for Archaeology
- Archaeological Ceramics and Stone
- Archaeologies of the Senses
- Marine GeoArchaeology
- Marine GeoArchaeology
- Web Technologies and the Humanities
- Applied Maritime Archaeology
- Ancient Mediterranean Seafaring
- Visualising Archaeology
- The Analysis and Interpretation of Palaeolithic Stone Tools
- Maritime Museums and Heritage Management
- Contexts for Human Origins Research
- Rome and the Sea: ports, ships and Mediterranean connections
- Osteoarchaeology & Palaeopathology in Context
- 3D Recording, Modelling and Interpretation
- Cultural Heritage within Environmental Impact Assessment
- Jerusalem: City and Symbol
- Maritime Connections of the Ancient Mediterranean
- Archaeology Masters Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical entry requirements
Degree
- First- or upper second-class honours degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in archaeology, anthropology, history, or a cognate discipline
English Language
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,725 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,725 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-29
- Language English
- Duration 12 months