Archaeology (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Archaeology
Length
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
Apply directly to the university by 11 February. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $12,520 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Four-year Honours degree with at least H2A result in archaeology, or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
Career opportunities
The course allows graduates to prepare for a career in archaeology (particularly in heritage management) in Australia and internationally. It 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 excellent, with highly attractive remuneration packages.