Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor’s degree specialising in Archaeology, or a comparable subject, with an average grade of at least B, or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

2. Structure of the Programme

   The programme of study shall comprise of two core papers, a Research Dissertation and two elective papers totalling 180 points.

   Core papers

   • ANTH 505 Advanced Archaeological Excavation 30 points (Distance)
   • ANTH 550 Archaeology and Heritage Practice 30 points (Distance)

   Dissertation

   • ANTH 590 Research Dissertation 60 points (Distance)

   and two from

   • ANTH 430 Advanced New Zealand Archaeology 30 points (Distance)
   • HUMS 401 Internship Practicum 30 points
   • MAOR 404 Toitū to Whenua – Land, Lore and Colonisation 30 points (Distance)
   • MAOR 407 Presenting Pacific Histories 30 points (Distance)
   • PACI 402 Resource Conservation and Environment in the Pacific 30 points
   • Or other approved 400-level papers totalling 60 points as approved by the Head of Programme.

3. Duration of the Programme

   A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements of the degree within twelve months or three semesters, and a part-time candidate within four years of commencing the programme.

4. Withdrawal from the Programme

   Where a candidate withdraws from the programme, whether voluntarily or otherwise, after completing some of the prescribed papers, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may recommend the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or determine which papers shall be credited towards the Diploma.

5. Research Dissertation

   1. The research dissertation (ANTH 590) shall be completed over the course of one year. It should be started by a full-time student at the beginning at of the programme if they are completing in 12 months, or at the beginning of the second semester of study if they are completing the programme over 3 semesters. Part-time students should plan a programme of study whereby the dissertation is undertaken in the last 12 months of that programme. The limit is 20,000 words of text, exclusive of appendices, footnotes, tabular material, bibliography or equivalent.
   2. Before commencing the research dissertation, a candidate shall obtain the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator and the supervisor(s) of the proposed topic.
   3. A candidate may not present a dissertation which has previously been accepted for another degree.

6. Examination of the Research Dissertation

   1. The Head of Programme concerned (or nominee) shall appoint a Convenor of Examiners who shall oversee the examination of each research dissertation.
   2. The research dissertation shall be examined by at least two examiners, one of whom may be external to the University
   3. Where both examiners are internal to the University, the examined dissertation shall be subject to external moderation.
   4. The candidate's supervisor shall not be an examiner.
   5. Each examiner shall supply a written report on the research dissertation and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the work as submitted.
   6. Where the examiners cannot agree on a result, the Head of Programme should so report to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee who shall arrive at a decision after consulting a referee who should normally be external to the University.

7. Degree Requirements

   The two core papers and two elective papers together contribute two thirds, and the research dissertation one third, of the overall mark.

8. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

9. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.