Overview

Get hands on in the lab with the latest digital technology, including 3D recording of artefacts and landscapes, marine geophsyics, conservation and diverse topics from historic shipwrecks to ancient submerged landscapes. Participate on archaeological projects interstate and overseas and obtain field experience through formal training in our field schools and practical topics. In the Maritime Archaeology at Flinders University , you’ll graduate with theoretical and practical training with an option to become a qualified Scientific Diver enabling you to participate on many scientific and archaeological projects around the world.

Careers in maritime archaeology are steadily growing, both in Australia and internationally. The Flinders program has drawn students from many countries (Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Italy and the Netherlands) and graduates now work professionally for underwater cultural heritage management agencies, museums and consultancy companies, as well as studying and teaching at universities all over the world.

Your career

Career opportunities in underwater archaeology are steadily growing.

Potential occupations include:

maritime archaeologist

heritage manager

museum content specialist

higher education professional

environmental consultant

heritage consultant

park ranger.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Archaeology

Maritime Archaeology in Australia

History, Theory and Issues in Maritime and Underwater Archaeology

Maritime Archaeological Field School

The Archaeology of Submerged Landscapes

Seafaring in the Ancient World

Methods in Underwater Archaeology

Maritime Archaeology Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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Applications can be made at any time during the year to available course intakes. Admission to some courses is very competitive, as places are limited

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Archaeology Environmental Sciences View 11 other Masters in Archaeology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS: 075592F

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) from an approved tertiary institution.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38000 AUD / year

≈ 38000 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

25500 AUD / year

≈ 25500 AUD / year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Adelaide

Funding

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