The Postgraduate Program in Underwater Archaeology, a result of collaboration between the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar and the Autonomous University of Lisbon, is taught in accordance with a protocol signed in 2008 and revised on October 13, 2011.

This postgraduate program focuses on distance learning, through e-learning and video conferencing, giving all interested individuals and residents outside the country the opportunity to enroll in the course.

It provides excellent training in the area of ​​underwater cultural, scientific and technological heritage, supported by a structure and curriculum that includes full teacher support and contact with real-world projects and situations, both in the field and in the laboratory.

This program’s model is based on developing a diverse set of skills for excellent career prospects and for pursuing master’s degree studies.

Applications are open until the end of December.

• To deepen knowledge in the field of Archaeology, specializing the skills of graduates in the exercise of professional activity in aquatic environments;
• To identify problems and solutions associated with the scientific and touristic exploration of underwater heritage, with a view to profitability, promotion and regional development;
• To establish processes for sustainable environmental management, minimizing negative impacts on the environment or cultural heritage;
• To identify and characterize archaeological sites and contexts within their environmental and cultural framework, contributing to a detailed inventory of national and international archaeological resources;
• To train qualified human resources related to the aquatic environment, contributing to a more effective exploitation of the coast and waterways, integrating them into land use planning and maximizing the use of their resources;
• To identify archaeological resources and integrate them into land-use planning programs in order to attract investment, with the consequent creation of jobs and the retention of populations at the local and regional levels.

Graduates in Archaeology, History, Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and other degrees in the areas of Humanities, Earth Sciences, and Life Sciences.
Applicants from other fields or with other levels of education may be accepted after analysis and approval by the scientific committee.

Introduction to Archaeology and Underwater Heritage
15 hours — 2 ECTS

Archaeological Prospecting Methodology
15 hours — 2 ECTS

Naval Archaeology and Maritime Culture
15 hours — 2 ECTS

Conservation and Preservation of Submerged Heritage and Structures
15 hours — 2 ECTS

Field and laboratory techniques
15 hours — 2 ECTS

Heritage Education, Museology and Heritage Management
30 hours — 4 ECTS

Application of Geographic Information Systems and Data Management to Underwater Heritage
30 hours — 4 ECTS

Applied Project in Underwater Archaeology
115 hours — 12 ECTS

Archaeological Excavation Methodology
15 hours – 2 ECTS

Communication, Innovation, Workshops and Facilitation
30 hours — 4 ECTS

Computerized Reconstruction of Structures and Remains
30 hours — 4 ECTS

Research Seminar
15 hours – 2 ECTS

Dissertation / Internship
130 hours — 18 ECTS

Alexandra Figueiredo (IPT)
Rita Anastácio (IPT)