Archaeology (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Archaeology
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This flexible course is for graduates seeking either to expand their general archaeological knowledge or pursue a career in archaeology in public-sector heritage service departments or private consulting.
Course structure
Students complete three fifth-year subjects (20 credit points each) from a designated list, and a 15 000-word research thesis (60 credit points).
Contact hours
The coursework component requires approximately 9 contact hours per week if studying full-time. The thesis component requires regular meetings with a supervisor for thesis consultation.
Subject details
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)
21 180
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants are required to have completed either a four-year Honours degree, a Master of Arts (Preliminary) with at least an H2A result in archaeology, or international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
There are a number of scholarships available to international students. Please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/postgraduate for further details.
There are also a number of support services for international students. For further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/life/supportservices
Mid-year entry (July intake) is available.
Career opportunities
Graduates can prepare for a career in archaeology (particularly in heritage management) in Australia and internationally. The course also provides an opportunity for graduates to gain skills in Australian archaeology (both historic and prehistoric), and in other highly specialised fields such as the archaeology of ancient China, ancient Mesoamerica, and the Palaeolithic of Africa and Asia. Job opportunities in archaeological heritage management are generally excellent, with highly attractive remuneration packages.