About Maritime Studies in Texas A&M University

Maritime Studies (MAST) offers students a unique opportunity to examine the varied ways that humans use and impact coastal and maritime environments. It is well suited for students who seek to understand the vital and synergistic relationship humans have with the sea. With 40% of the world’s population living within 60 miles of a coastline, there are a myriad of interests and demand for jobs dependent on coastal areas, such as:

• Energy exploration and use
• Preservation and conversation of culture
• Underwater archaeology
• Commercial fisheries
• Museums and their management
• Policy changes
• The effects of rising sea levels and changing coastal climates on coastal communities

By studying the history, archaeology, literature, communication, and politics of maritime peoples and cultures from ancient times to present, Maritime Studies graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues at stake, while achieving an excellent broad-based interdisciplinary education with a distinctive, international emphasis.

Additionally, MAST students are given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train as a crew member on a working 19th century tall ship, while earning college credit. Students are encouraged to pursue at least one minor, usually in Anthropology, English, Diving, Museum Studies, or History, and many earn two minors. By the time they graduate, our students will have acquired valuable critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills.

Academic qualification equivalents 

• To be considered official: Your transcript(s) must have an original signature of a school official (Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations or the Ministry of Education) or an original school seal.
   
  All foreign transcripts must include an English translation or credential evaluation prepared by a recognized service and include all original seals and/or signatures.

• Submit an official high school/secondary transcript. If you are in the final year when you apply, an official transcript showing at least three years of completed coursework and in-progress coursework must be received by the deadline.

English language requirements

• TOEFL : Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80
• IELTS : Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)
• PTE Academic Test: 55

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