About the Bachelor of Archaeology
If you're endlessly curious about the past, La Trobe's Bachelor of Archaeology is the perfect place to develop specialist skills and knowledge, and build a rewarding career as a professional archaeologist or heritage manager.
You'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective.
Exploring Australia's rich and varied Indigenous cultures, as well as peoples from other ancient and urban societies around the globe, you'll develop in-demand, specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice.
For students interested in further study or a global career in archaeology, the Bachelor of Archaeology will give you strong field skills applicable anywhere in the world.
Bachelor of Archaeology intended learning outcomes
Recognise and describe regional and temporal variation and patterning in the human past as evidenced by archaeological data.
Apply archaeological methods and skills in order to address research questions in a range of temporal, geographic, and cultural contexts.
Collaborate and communicate, in a professional and ethical fashion, with traditional owner groups, particularly Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Locate, use, and communicate information from both digital and physical sources appropriately, ethically, and productively.
Demonstrate an understanding of professional archaeology and heritage management as practised in Australia.
Record, analyse, and evaluate material culture in order to study the human past.
Bachelor of Archaeology career opportunities
After graduation, you could work in specialist fields such as professional archaeology, cultural heritage management or research. The State of Victoria has robust laws protecting our heritage and, combined with continued government investment in infrastructure, there's very strong demand for archaeologists.[1]
Possible roles include:
Professional archaeologist
Study human activity from the past. Recover artefacts, analyse samples in the laboratory and advise on sites of historical importance.
Heritage manager
Identify and protect sites of cultural importance. Advise government and non-government organisations on the maintenance and protection of historically and culturally significant sites and buildings.[2]
Museum curator
Educate communities about the past while protecting and maintaining culturally significant collections.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Nepal: 75%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.