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Flinders University offers Australia's premier Graduate Program in Maritime Archaeology. Through this program, you'll develop practical skills in academic settings while acquiring hands-on, career-focused experience during field schools conducted by internationally acclaimed experts in maritime and underwater archaeology.
Work with cutting-edge digital technologies in laboratory settings, mastering techniques like 3D artifact documentation, marine geophysics, conservation methods, and studying diverse subjects ranging from historic shipwrecks to ancient underwater landscapes. Engage in archaeological projects both domestically and internationally, gaining practical skills through structured field schools and specialized courses. The Masters Program provides comprehensive theoretical and practical training, including the opportunity to qualify as a Scientific Diver - opening doors to global research projects. The field of maritime archaeology continues to expand worldwide, with Flinders' program attracting students from across the globe (including Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Italy and the Netherlands). Graduates pursue professional careers in underwater heritage management, museum curation, archaeological consulting, and academic positions at universities worldwide.
Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, majoring in archaeology.
Alternatively, applicants must have completed the Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology from Flinders University.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100