Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Historical and European Studies

Archaeology Program

The Archaeology Program at La Trobe University is a world renowned centre for research into the archaeological past, and that expertise guides the teaching program. The Program is well-equipped for fieldwork and has excellent laboratories, computing facilities, and technical support staff. Students are encouraged to participate in field and laboratory research to enhance their formal training.

What is Archaeology?

Modern Archaeology is concerned with the nature of past societies with questions related to past economies, social organisation, and relationships with the environment.

Teaching

Our teaching reflects the excitement and great breadth of archaeology.

Career Opportunities

There are many possibilities for developing long-term, stable careers, especially in Australian Archaeology and the expanding area of heritage management.

Research

Staff and postgraduate students are actively engaged in research in different parts of Australia, as well as overseas, in places such as Cyprus, Jordan, Mexico, China, and Kenya.

Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Discover the opportunities for postgraduate research and postgraduate support.

Graduate Profiles

See what some of our graduate are doing.