The course introduces students to contemporary theory and practice in maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage management. The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology provides students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the place and role of maritime archaeology in the interpretation of maritime sub-cultures as well as cultures in the wider context, and an introduction to the history of the practice of maritime and underwater archaeology. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, graduates will be able to: demonstrate a sound knowledge of the history and practice of maritime and underwater archaeology understand the nature of underwater cultural heritage management practice and theory, and be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate it in a maritime archaeology context review, synthesise and analyse major issues in maritime archaeology and underwater culture heritage and conservation communicate maritime archaeology and heritage issues appropriately to a range of audiences undertake their work as independent professional archaeologists or cultural heritage managers in an ethical manner.