Archaeology
Why study Archaeology?
Study the nature of past societies — their economies, social organisation, art and symbolism and relationship with the environment. Explore human origins in Africa, early civilisations in Asia, Mesoamerica, and the eastern Mediterranean, and Australian Indigenous and historical archaeology. Learn about the theoretical and historical development of archaeology as a discipline.
Career opportunities
Government heritage manager, private consultant, museum curator, academic.
Course information
Local students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework subjects (40 credit points).
A thesis (12 000 – 15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours you are expected to have completed a Bachelor Degree in Archaeology or a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Archaeology with at least 130 credit points of Archaeology subjects with a 70% average or better. You are also expected to have completed ARC3AAR Approaches to Archaeological Research with a B average and four weeks approved fieldwork.
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Archaeology you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Submit an Expression of Interest Form by the end of November in the year prior to starting Honours, or by the end of May if planning mid-year entry.
- You should include:
- A 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic
- If you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
- Evidence of four weeks field experience
Download an application form [PDF 1.9MB] or contact the Archaeology department on (03) 9479 2385 or archaeology@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
International students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework subjects (40 credit points).
A thesis (12 000 – 15 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours you are expected to have completed a Bachelor Degree in Archaeology or a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Archaeology with at least 130 credit points of Archaeology subjects with a 70% average or better. You are also expected to have completed ARC3AAR Approaches to Archaeological Research with a B average and four weeks approved fieldwork.
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Archaeology you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Submit an Expression of Interest Form by the end of November in the year prior to starting Honours, or by the end of May if planning mid-year entry.
- You should include:
- A 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic
- If you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
- Evidence of four weeks field experience
Contact the Faculty Office for further information or an application form.
Related study options
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Your study experience
Overseas study opportunities
Available to students of Archaeology, Art History, History, European and Greek Studies, the Classical Association of Victoria, La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne are each offering a scholarship, in association with the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AAIA), to enable three Honours or Postgraduate students to travel to Greece to undertake academic research. For further information please contact Roger Scott, r.scott@unimelb.edu.au or Jenny Webb, jenny.webb@latrobe.edu.au
La Trobe University Archaeological Society (LAS)
The La Trobe University Archaeological Society (LAS) is a thriving community for anyone interested in archaeology. The Society hosts numerous events throughout the year, provides support to students and aims to maintain dialogue between students and staff of the University's Archaeology Program and industry.
Student and graduate profiles
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About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or focus on staff in Archaeology.
