Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management (Basic level entry)

at Flinders University

Choose from a range of archaeology topics in areas such as heritage management, maritime archaeology, rock art, field methods, historical archaeology, Indigenous archaeology, cultural heritage legislation, and forensic archaeology. You may also choose topics from related disciplines such as environmental studies and tourism. In addition, the Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management provides you with the opportunity to complete a substantial independent research project (thesis) with guidance from academic archaeologists.

Core Modules

• Introduction to Professional Archaeology
• Research Methods in Archaeology
• Advanced Research Projects
• Thesis Research Project (9/18 units)
• Thesis Research Project (9/18 units)

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree in any discipline, an honours degree in any discipline, or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in archaeology, heritage studies, or a related discipline.
 

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
 

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual fees:  $34,200

These courses make you highly qualified for a professional career in archaeology throughout the globe in research, policy development, consulting, hands-on surveying and excavation.
 

Potential employers include:

• private or corporate consulting sectors

• heritage agencies

• museums

• academic and research institutions

• the public service

• wildlife services and sanctuaries.