Program Overview
The Maritime Archaeology at Flinders University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Maritime Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,751 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Funding and Ethics in Archaeology and Heritage\xa0 (4.5 units)
- Research Methods in Archaeology\xa0 (4.5 units)
- Introduction to Professional Archaeology (4.5 units)
- Historical Artefact Analysis\xa0 (4.5 units)
- The Museum \xa0(4.5 units)
- Directed Study in Archaeology\xa0 (4.5 units)
- Archaeological Field Methods\xa0 (4.5 units)
- Introductory Archaeological Geophysics \xa0(4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Maritime Archaeology normally require:
- an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology or a related discipline and have achieved a grade point average of 5.6 in the upper level topics in the major sequence in Archaeology or a closely related discipline,
- or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology, or an equivalent qualification, and have achieved a grade point average of 5.6 in this award; or an approved Honours degree in Archaeology or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,751 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,751 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months