Maritime Archaeology and History

[Chris aka divingchef]

I am plesed to say that I have completed a Masters in Maritime Archaeology and History,,,,,and passed with distinction (to my amazement):)

I have to say as a mature student it was difficult at times, however, the archaeology department at the University of Bristol where excellent both in support and in course structure.
I also got help from this foro, thanks guys n gals.

The down side, much to my suprise was that their was no diving :( in fact 2010 was not a good year for dives. This usually down to work and lack of income.

If their is anyone out there that is considering going back "to school" as a mature student I would say go for it.

[Gav S]

Well done, what an interesting course that sounds.

I have been back to school as a mature student but for a work based course I would not otherwise have done. I ummed and awwed for a while about packing in work and trying for the whole full-time study and career (well, job) change bit, but the mortgage has so far won.

[Chris aka divingchef]

Well done, what an interesting course that sounds.

I have been back to school as a mature student but for a work based course I would not otherwise have done. I ummed and awwed for a while about packing in work and trying for the whole full-time study and career (well, job) change bit, but the mortgage has so far won.

I can appreciate the mortgage problem, it certainly was a major factor to be considered, but I was able to work most weekends.
As for a career change, well that would be nice though unlickly. However it has added another interesting dimension to my diving.

Chris

[Eddie Clamp]

I did a four year BA (Hons) as a mature student of 53 in Pompey a while ago. Made me think. No-one speaks to an old sailor now :p. Well worth it tho. :)

You did a degree course in Maritime Archaeology without diving? :eek: Far as I know some ex Mary Rose divers went to Southampton Uni for their course.

Must agree it was all well worth while as a mature student but the costs these days must be off putting.

I am plesed to say that I have completed a Masters in Maritime Archaeology and History,,,,,and passed with distinction (to my amazement):)

I have to say as a mature student it was difficult at times, however, the archaeology department at the University of Bristol where excellent both in support and in course structure.
I also got help from this foro, thanks guys n gals.

The down side, much to my suprise was that their was no diving :( in fact 2010 was not a good year for dives. This usually down to work and lack of income.

If their is anyone out there that is considering going back "to school" as a mature student I would say go for it.

[MattS]

Very well done Chris.

[Big Blue BSAC]

Did you get to do any diving?

I'm curious what hands on training you did, like surveys.

Mind you i would suspect at the masters level it's primarily research and study?

[David Cowan]

Did you get to do any diving?

I'm curious what hands on training you did, like surveys.

Mind you i would suspect at the masters level it's primarily research and study?

Hi Big Blue,

The program content depends on what the school is offering. Where I live in South Australia, a Maritime Archaeology program is offered by Flinders University (refer http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/the-department/specialisations/maritime.cfm) does include a lot of fieldwork (I know about this because I have participated in student fieldwork in the past) & internships with various employers.

Students from overseas (we call 'em 'International Students' down here) who are doing the above program have told me that this is one of the best available because of the 'hands-on' content which is not offered by many schools in the Northern Hemisphere.

BTW, I tried visiting your website but I keep getting the '403 forbidden' status message. Can you fix this?

Regards

[Big Blue BSAC]

Our webserver crashed last night.. we're waiting for it to come back up. Too much traffic i'm afraid.

[GaryC]

Our webserver crashed last night.. we're waiting for it to come back up. Too much traffic i'm afraid.
Thats a long time to come back up.

[Chris aka divingchef]

Did you get to do any diving?

I'm curious what hands on training you did, like surveys.

Mind you i would suspect at the masters level it's primarily research and study?

Hi
The masters was offered to both divers and non divers and you had already supposed to be up to speed in in practical matters.
The course was quite fierce and there was intense sessions on drawing, photography and boat surveying. A long weekend was devoted to magnetometer and sub bottom profiling. Trips to the hydro-graphic office and The National Archives.
Diver training was available through the Uni Dive Club, I was able to contribute as an instructor.
The course promoted the NAS field trip.
If you need any help with the courses give me a call :)

Chris

[barrygoss]

I am plesed to say that I have completed a Masters in Maritime Archaeology and History,,,,,and passed with distinction (to my amazement):)

I have to say as a mature student it was difficult at times, however, the archaeology department at the University of Bristol where excellent both in support and in course structure.
I also got help from this foro, thanks guys n gals.

The down side, much to my suprise was that their was no diving :( in fact 2010 was not a good year for dives. This usually down to work and lack of income.

If their is anyone out there that is considering going back "to school" as a mature student I would say go for it.


Well done, if you really fancy a "buzz" have a chat with these guys http://www.swmag.org they aren't too far away from you in Northampton and always willing to do talks and show and tells reasonably locally for any interested parties, and there is nothing like the feeling of handling some the the finds from the wrecks.

I can still remember (about ten years ago) handling some of the gold coins and various other bits and bobs from the Salcombe wreck.

B