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Flinders University offers Australia's premier Graduate Program in Maritime Archaeology. Through this program, students develop practical skills in academic settings while acquiring career-enhancing field experience under the guidance of internationally acclaimed experts in maritime and underwater archaeology.
Gain hands-on laboratory experience using cutting-edge digital technologies like 3D artifact documentation, marine geophysics, and conservation techniques, while exploring subjects ranging from historic shipwrecks to ancient underwater landscapes. The program offers opportunities to join archaeological projects both domestically and internationally, with field training provided through specialized schools and practical coursework. Master's students receive comprehensive theoretical and practical instruction, including the option to qualify as Scientific Divers - a credential that opens doors to global research opportunities.
The field of maritime archaeology continues to expand worldwide. Flinders' program attracts students globally (including from Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Italy and the Netherlands), with alumni now working in underwater heritage management, museums, consulting firms, and academic institutions across the globe.
Applicants for the masters must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in archaeology or a related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.
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