Archaeology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Archaeology
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course provides a global perspective on human history, from our earliest ancestors in Africa through to the key developments in farming and city life around the globe to the modern world. It enables students interested in archaeology to focus their studies within the dynamic environment of one of the most diverse archaeology programs in Australia.
The program has close connections with Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and Heritage Victoria, as well as active student exchange agreements with major institutions in China, England, France, the Netherlands, Cyprus and Mexico. Indigenous Australian archaeology forms an important part of the teaching and research, with ongoing fieldwork in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Northern Queensland and South Australia.
Course structure
Throughout the course, students complete compulsory core and elective subjects, and are encouraged to plan their enrolment around a particular area of interest. It is recommended students select subjects within one of the following streams: Australian, Civilisations, Palaeolithic, or Hunter-gatherer.
Contact hours
Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Core subjects in archaeology may be supplemented 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.
Mid-Year Entry - Direct Application.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards a number of academic merit scholarships to students who have attained the highest enter score, in completing their VCE in 2009. See details at www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/index.
Additional costs (AUD)
Students should allow $25-$50 for entry to museums or other excursions.
Middle Band
Consideration is based on performance in one or more of: English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology.
Selection
ENTER 70.00
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit the VTAC Pi form, providing details in essay format re prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course.
Mature-Age Entry scheme: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
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 (March and July)
Additional information
A formal cooperation agreement exists with the heritage management consultancy Godden Mackay Logan Pty. Ltd, which provides practical commercial experience for students.
Mid-Year Entry is available.
Please contact the Faculty Office on (03) 9479 2023 during business hours for more information.
Career opportunities
There is an increasing demand for achaeology graduates from the public sector (eg. heritage service departments) and as consultants undertaking environmental impact assessment and related work in heritage management. Many of La Trobe's trained archaeologists' careers take them around the world.
Contact information
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Archaeology Program
T (03) 9479 2385
E archaeology@latrobe.edu.au
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
T (03) 9479 2023
E lhuss@latrobe.edu.au
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover