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Job availability in Underwater Arch?

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  • 06-09-2009 5:19pm
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    dr gonzo
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    Im just starting Archaeology in UCD as part of Arts and my major interest is to take it and specialise as a maritime archaeologist. Does anyone know if they are much sought after. I.e Will there be good job opportunities if i went down that path.

    P.S i know im getting a little ahead of myself but i suppose its good to have a plan in place even if it is quite long term.


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    robp
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    Its very difficult to see how the job market in Archaeology will develop, in several years the situation could be quite different especially with new legislation due. Bear in mind I am only a student myself but if you examine the profiles of maritime Archaeological companies during the peak about 2 years ago, you will see that some employed divers without any background in Archaeology as their was a acute shortage. The situation has utterly changed for the moment. A postgraduate in his area would be pretty much critical. A willingness to travel would defiantly be required. Hope that is of some use.


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    Seraphina
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    Hi. I am currently finishing up a Masters degree in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton. It's supposed to be one of the best places in the world to study it, but even at that, very few graduates from last year are working in the field.

    If you're thinking about getting into it I would highly recommend you finish up your degree and get a few years experience working in field archaeology, getting practice surveying etc. mainly because you use a lot of the same skills, but being underwater makes all these things more complicated, so its best to have a good grounding.

    I would also definitely recommend you join the UCD Sub Aqua club, they're great guys, the training is very good and the costs are minimal compared to training elsewhere. You'll also get a good bit of experience, and there are a few other archaeologists in the club.

    If you would like to pm me to learn more about the course I'm doing, feel free.


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    dr gonzo
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    Thanks to you both, good info which ill definitely take on board.


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    trowelled
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    Seeing as you're in UCD it would be worthwhile having a word with Aidan O'sullivan or even send him an email. He has a lot of experience in this area.


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    dr gonzo
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    Hes actually one of my lecturers and ive already had a word with him. He seems extremely keen to help which is great but i suppose theres not a whole lot either of us can do at this point in my studies, just have to finish up my degree first and work from there.


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