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University of Southern Denmark Maritime Archaeology Programme It is important that maritime archaeology is taught by people with extensive experience in field- archaeology and management. This is one of the strengths of this new programme at Esbjerg “” Robert Grenier,President of ICOMOS / ICUCHPROGRAMME PROFILECONTENT The first in Denmark and oneof a handful in Europe, this international, English-taught programme gives you skills, expertise andhands-on experience highly sought after in maritimearchaeology today.Denmark has a long tradition of maritime archaeology,ranging from the excavation of Stone Age sites to early modern shipwrecks. Exploring these resources andmanaging them for future generations is becoming increasingly important all over the world.The two-year masters programme wascreated with employability in mind. The course isstructured around skills which are necessary in thefields of heritage management, consultancy andarchaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional researchoriented career path.In addition to covering the theory and practice of maritime archaeology, the programme offers training inproject management, law and economics. A strong focus is put on the acquistion of practicalskills ranging from the preparation of environmentalimpact assessments to underwatersurvey and excavation. Field schools inDenmark and otherEuropean countries arean integral part of theprogramme. DIVINGADMISSIONFEES Students also have the opportunity to obtainan internationally recognised commercial SCUBAdiving qualification at very low cost. As an approvedcommercial diving school, the masters programme canissue the Danish “SCUBA erhvervs-dykker” certificate, which is equivalent to the British HSE SCUBAqualification. Although a commercial diving qualification is aprerequisite for working underwater in most Europeancountries, it is by no means a prerequisite for becoming a maritime archaeologist. The diving course is a voluntary option offered to interested students.The maritime archaeology masters courserequires a Bachelor (BA) degree in a relevant discipline. As maritime archaeology is a wide field, relevantdisciplines include among others: Archaeology, History,Oceanography, Biology, Geology, Geography, etc. Applicants whose native language is not English haveto pass either a IELTS-test with a score of minimum6.5 or a TOEFL test with a score of at least 575 (paperbased)/230 (computer based).The course is free of charge for students fromEuropean Union/EEA countries. Students from outside the EU/EEA are charged anannual tuition fee of 6,200 Euro. This does not apply to exchange students, students with a residence permitin Denmark issued with permanent residency in mindand students with a Danish state bursary/grant. About theUniversity Having developed international programmes foralmost twenty years, the University of SouthernDenmark offers a vibrant, multi-cultural environment.Each year more than 400 international students study at the University, which has over 300 exchangeagreements with partner institutions across the world. Founded in 1966, the University is a modern institution with four faculties: Health Sciences, Science andEngineering, Social Sciences and Humanities. Studentsenjoy education at the highest level thanks to teaching staff with extensive research expertise. The University has six campuses: Odense, Kolding,Esbjerg, Sønderborg, Slagelse and Copenhagen. ESBJERG CAMPUS Situated on the North Sea coast in a bustling port city,Esbjerg campus is the ideal location for maritimestudies. The campus houses several centres specialising in natural resources, history and the environment. The Master of Arts in Maritime Archaeology is offeredby the Centre for Maritime and Regional Studies.Students have the opportunity to work alongsidehistorians, economists and social anthropologists toexplore the interaction between man and sea. Co-operation with some of the many marine serviceproviders based in the port of Esbjerg allows studentsto obtain relevant work experience.Group work is a component of many study programmes on campus and valuable training for the workplace. By improving communication in aninternational and multidisciplinary setting, studentsdevelop key skills for their future careers. Class sizesare small, enabling students to participate with ideasand discuss issues with teachers and fellow students. The campus’ international profile is expanding continually with new study programmes taught inEnglish. Contact UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARKWWW.ARCHAEOLOGY.SDU.DK International OfficeNiels Bohrs Vej 9DK-6700 Esbjerg Denmark Tel: +45 6550 1502Fax: +45 6550 1091Email:
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