Archaeology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Archaeology
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
VTAC or Late Direct Application.
Direct Entry may be available for mid-year. Contact the Future Students Centre for more information.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5310 (per 120 credit points).
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-undergraduatesThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards ten academic merit scholarships annually to students with the highest ATAR. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/awards
Other awards and prizes are also available for current students through individual Schools/programs. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/huss
Additional 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.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on performance in English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies and Psychology. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 74.55 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice, and/or an essay.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.. Some Non-Year 12 applicants may also be required to complete an autobiographical essay; for more information call (03) 9479 2023.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only). Applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above will be made a first round offer. Applicants with lower ATARs will be considered through normal selection processes.
Mid-year entry may be available.
Career opportunities
There is an increasing demand for archaeology graduates within the public sector (e.g. heritage service departments) and within heritage management generally, where they may work as consultants on environmental impact assessment and related work. The careers of many La Trobe-trained archaeologists take them around the world.