MA in Global Maritime Archaeology

MA in Global Maritime Archaeology MA Marine Archaeology commences every October. We offer a varied and truly international approach to

The MA in Maritime Archaeology is intended to expose students to a broad range of facets that fall within this discipline. Students will be able to start and develop their careers in the field of archaeology with special emphasis on the maritime and underwater sub-disciplines of the subject. Furthermore, students may use the skill garnered from this robust course to pursue careers that are not rel

ated to archaeology. Skills-sets acquired throughout the one year duration of this programme are multi-dimensional, flexible and most importantly, desirable to stakeholders and employers. The Master's programme in Global Marine Archaeology is an accelerated, 12-month programme commencing in October 2016. It’s being offered by the University of Malta in collaboration with the Western Australian Museum.

We were honoured to welcome Wilfred Pirotta, a true legend of Maltese diving, to the Maritime Archaeology Programme at t...
16/07/2026

We were honoured to welcome Wilfred Pirotta, a true legend of Maltese diving, to the Maritime Archaeology Programme at the Department of Classics and Archaeology. A champion skin diver and one of the pioneers of scuba diving in Malta during the late 1950s, Wilfred also participated in some of the island’s earliest underwater archaeological projects, including the recovery of a swivel gun from the White Tower wreck, now preserved in the collection of the Malta Maritime Museum. During his visit, he toured our facilities and experienced Heritage Malta’s Dive into History 360, virtually descending to some of Malta’s deepest historic wrecks. It was a genuine pleasure and privilege to share our work with him.

✨ And suddenly… four weeks have gone by! ✨A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this season at Salina B...
21/06/2026

✨ And suddenly… four weeks have gone by! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this season at Salina Bay such a massive success. 💙

From the team behind the scenes to everyone who joined us, supported us, and shared these moments — we truly appreciate every single one of you. 🙌

Here’s to the memories made, the energy shared, and everything that made this season so special. 🌊❤️

Thank you for being part of it.

A full second week of excavating, sampling, recording, and outreach all happening thanks to a beautiful team filled with...
05/06/2026

A full second week of excavating, sampling, recording, and outreach all happening thanks to a beautiful team filled with such vibrant energy, smiles, and above all team spirit !!!

Stay tuned with us while we start Week 3 of Salina Bay.

Underwater Photos by our amazing photographer Brenna Thornley

At the University of Malta Research Expo, Mr Sergio Kesrouwani and Dr Judith Gatt presented ongoing research being devel...
31/05/2026

At the University of Malta Research Expo, Mr Sergio Kesrouwani and Dr Judith Gatt presented ongoing research being developed within the MA programme in Global Maritime Archaeology at the Department of Classics and Archaeology.

Mr Kesrouwani shared insights from the ongoing AUV surveys, while Dr Judith Gatt presented the work and discoveries emerging from the Salina Bay Field School.

A great opportunity to showcase the innovative research and fieldwork being carried out within the programme.

Our first days in Salina Bay. Crystal clear water, great energy and above all great teamwork!Credits: Wiktoria Patras & ...
28/05/2026

Our first days in Salina Bay. Crystal clear water, great energy and above all great teamwork!

Credits: Wiktoria Patras & James Mcblane

A huge thank you to the Malta National Aquarium for giving us such a beautiful glimpse into the incredible underwater li...
18/05/2026

A huge thank you to the Malta National Aquarium for giving us such a beautiful glimpse into the incredible underwater life hidden beneath our oceans. 🌊🐠

Beautiful ship graffiti and even brighter smiles ⚓✨Experimenting with carving on stone and discovering how intricate det...
08/05/2026

Beautiful ship graffiti and even brighter smiles ⚓✨
Experimenting with carving on stone and discovering how intricate details can come to life.

A big thank you to the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit of Heritage Malta for making this unique experience possible! 🙌

Discover Salina Bay on the 12th of June on European Archaeology Days. Will be waiting for you!Link to event: https://fb...
08/05/2026

Discover Salina Bay on the 12th of June on European Archaeology Days.

Will be waiting for you!

Link to event: https://fb.me/e/4Py5qWOim

Last week at LRCW 8 in Ravenna, Enrico Cirelli, Nathaniel Cutajar, and our alumna Mieke Kassulke presented some of the p...
28/04/2026

Last week at LRCW 8 in Ravenna, Enrico Cirelli, Nathaniel Cutajar, and our alumna Mieke Kassulke presented some of the preliminary results from the pottery study of the Salina Bay Project.

It’s great to see this work contributing to wider discussions on Late Roman ceramics, and we’re looking forward to developing these results further in the coming months!

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