The Master's programme in Maritime Archaeology and History has been established at the Department of Archaeology, University of Bristol. The programme involves a taught course and a dissertation, a nd combines academic and professional studies.
Special emphasis is placed on experience in studying and sailing historic vessels.
Practical work includes shipwrightry, drawing sites and artefacts, photography, conservation, dendrochronology, and research in archives and specialist libraries. The University is situated not far from the Floating Harbour at Bristol, one of England's most historic ports, which rose to international prominence during the Atlantic trade. Beyond Bristol, the harbours, wrecks, preserved ships and maritime museums of south west England provide a rich focus for teaching and field experience. The degree course is provided by the Archaeology Department's Centre for Maritime Archaeology and History, based in the main campus area at 43 Woodland Road, where there are facilities for study and research. Students on this programme have often found pleasant accommodation in one of the University's student houses, of which several are conveniently situated not far away.