Archaeology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Archaeology
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Archaeologists must have natural curiosity, technical skill and an extensive knowledge-base in order to piece together insights into societies of the past.
The Bachelor of Archaeology provides the opportunity to uncover new clues to exploring the lifestyles and culture of past communities. No other course in Australia offers a better grounding in both the techniques and fundamental knowledge-base required to embark on a career in archaeology or heritage preservation.
This course provides a global perspective on human history, examining insights from the fossilised remains in Africa to the secrets given up by ancient ruins in Europe, Mesoamerica and Asia. Closer to home, this course examines the archaeology of ancient Indigenous culture as well as early settlements by Europeans in Australia.
Close links with Heritage Victoria and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria enable students to be involved in archaeology fieldwork during the course of their degree.
Students who complete the Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) degree have the opportunity to undertake extensive fieldwork in their Honours year and will be equipped to work as qualified archaeologists around the world.
Course structure
Students complete compulsory core subjects and electives, and are encouraged to plan their enrolment around a particular area of interest. They may choose subjects from one of three streams: Australian, Civilisations, or Palaeolithic (Hunter-Gatherer).
In first year, students complete the three core subjects Discovering Archaeology, Dawn of Humanity, Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations, and five electives.
Contact hours
Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Students can supplement core subjects in archaeology with complementary studies in areas as diverse as Aboriginal studies, anthropology, biology, geology (environmental geoscience), history, and linguistics.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
19 860
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Field trips conducted to archaeological sites are subsidised by the Archaeology program. Students should however, allow approximately A$25-$50 for entry to museums, transport and /or other excursions.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre;
for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 74.55
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work - for further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/lasunits
Career opportunities
There is an increasing demand for archaeology graduates from the public sector (e.g. heritage service departments) and as consultants undertaking environmental impact assessment and related work in heritage management. Many La Trobe trained archaeologists have global careers.