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.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0
What does it mean to be human? As the only discipline that looks at the human journey as a whole, archaeologists play a unique role in understanding the past, and building our knowledge of who we are and how we got here.
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.
You'll learn:
Archaeological fieldwork methods
Build the practical skills and knowledge you need to work in professional archaeology in Australia and overseas.
Ethical heritage management
Learn how to collaborate and communicate respectfully with traditional owners and local communities.
Ancient societies and civilisations
Learn how the human species evolved and spread across the world – adapting to new environments, transforming landscapes and developing new technologies.
Scientific methods of archaeological practice
Explore a wide range of scientific techniques and methods, including geophysical survey, geographic information systems (GIS), archaeomagnetic dating, and ancient DNA.
CRICOS code: 0100732
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Sample course structure
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Year 1
Academic integrity module
wominjeka la trobe: indigenous cultural literacy for higher education
archaeology of ancient civilisations
introduction to archaeology: from australopithecus to the anthropocene
myth, legend and history
the human journey
Year 2
Anthropology of aboriginal australia
archaeological science: how chemistry, physics, and biology inform the past
digging archaeology: an introduction to archaeological excavation
palaeolithic archaeology
past landscapes and environments
Year 3
cultural heritage management
from foraging to farming
elective subjects
core choice subjects
core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
subject name
external partner project
in your bones: the archaeology of death
international study tour
international study tour c
remote sensing and gis
work placement program
capstone subjects
capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
subject name
australian indigenous archaeology
historical archaeology in australia
objects, things, & artefacts (a): managing and recording
objects, things, & artefacts (b): analysing and understanding
Graduate ready for a career in specialist fields such as professional archaeology, cultural heritage management or research, or use the transferable skills to create your own career path.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
