OpenFieldFlinders PhD in Maritime Archaeology & Underwater Cultural Heritage
Internationally renowned doctoral training in maritime archaeology, underwater heritage management, and digital 3D shipwreck documentation across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor's Honours (Class 1 or 2A) or Master's in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Heritage Studies.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and reading.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Sample thesis chapter or publication in archaeological or cultural heritage topics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee appraisals.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- RTP-equivalent doctoral stipend of AUD $33,500/year plus specialized diving and field equipment support
- Application fee
- AUD $100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full international research tuition offset awarded to successful scholarship candidates.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Semester 1, 2027 intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Flinders University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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