{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Archaeology", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Archaeology", "totalCreditPoints": 240, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [{"name":"Advanced research","code":"SPE-ADR01","description":"<p>Develop the skills, experience and expert knowledge to successfully design and conduct original archaeological research.<br \/><br \/>In this specialisation, you&#39;ll undertake a research thesis on a topic of your choice, supervised by an academic expert. This specialisation prepares students for PhD study or for a career in archaeological research, and can also be done alongside the specialisation in professional archaeology.<\/p>","streams":[]},{"name":"Professional archaeology","code":"SPE-ARC01","description":"<div>Gain the skills and knowledge for a career in the Australian archaeology industry.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>In this specialisation, you&#39;ll gain a broad archaeological understanding of Australia\u2019s rich archaeological record before studying the practical skills you\u2019ll need to work in the professional heritage sector. Studying with academic and industry experts you\u2019ll learn about the relevant legislation and the theories and methods that underpin professional archaeology in Australia. From fieldwork skills to cultural heritage management plans, this specialisation is the perfect preparation for becoming a heritage advisor.<\/div>","streams":[]}], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"60":["Graduate Certificate of Archaeology"],"120":["Graduate Diploma of Archaeology"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)", "duration": "2 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>If you're looking to pursue a rewarding career in the field of archaeology, La Trobe's Master of Archaeology will prepare you for a career as a professional archaeologist, heritage manager or researcher.<\/p><p>You'll develop specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice and acquire comprehensive knowledge of Australian and Australian Indigenous archaeology.<\/p><p>You'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective.<\/p><p>For students interested in a global career in archaeology, the Master of Archaeology can be tailored to meet your needs. Develop strong field skills applicable anywhere in the world while undertaking specialist research into your preferred region and time period.<\/p><p>Choose from a wide range of subjects and undertake specialist studies in heritage planning, community consultation, field techniques, analysis of human and animal bone, site identification and recording using digital technologies.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Aboriginal and historic archaeology<\/strong><ul><li>Delve into Indigenous Australian and historic archaeology. Examine past practice and contemporary advances and findings.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cultural heritage management<\/strong><ul><li>Learn to navigate and guide others in the ethical and regulatory requirements of managing sites and objects of cultural importance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Archaeological field methods<\/strong><ul><li>Build the practical skills and knowledge you need to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Australia and overseas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p><span>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/span><\/p><p>Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and\/or employment experience.<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "<ul><li><p>Applicants with an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or area and marks reflective of the capacity to work at the masters level will receive credit of up to 60 credit points.<\/p><p>Students who have completed an undergraduate major in archaeological and heritage studies or the Bachelor of Archaeology at La Trobe University may be awarded up to 60 CP credit for:<\/p><p>ARC4001<\/p><p>ARC4002<\/p><p>ARC4003<\/p><p>ARC4004<\/p><p>ARC4005<\/p><p>External applicants may be awarded up to 60 CP credit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Archaeology, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from chosen Specialisation<\/li> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ARC5AAV\" target=\"_blank\">ARCHAEOLOGY OF ABORIGINAL VICTORIA<\/a><\/td> <td> ARC5AAV<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ARC4004\" target=\"_blank\">ARCHAEOLOGY OF AUSTRALIA SINCE 1788<\/a><\/td> <td> ARC4004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ARC4002\" target=\"_blank\">OBJECTS, THINGS, & ARTEFACTS (A): MANAGING AND RECORDING<\/a><\/td> <td> ARC4002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ARC4003\" target=\"_blank\">OBJECTS, THINGS, AND ARTEFACTS (B): ANALYSING AND UNDERSTANDING<\/a><\/td> <td> ARC4003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HUS5ADR\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH SKILLS<\/a><\/td> <td> HUS5ADR<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ARC4001\" target=\"_blank\">THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF AUSTRALIA'S FIRST PEOPLES<\/a><\/td> <td> ARC4001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ARC4PRA\" target=\"_blank\">PRACTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> ARC4PRA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/AM001\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-9\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-9\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Specialisations <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-9\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-9\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree. <\/p> <p> Students to select one specialisation <\/p><table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Course specialisations<\/th> <th>Specialisation code<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/SPE-ADR01\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced research<\/a> <\/td> <td> SPE-ADR01<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/SPE-ARC01\" target=\"_blank\">Professional archaeology<\/a> <\/td> <td> SPE-ARC01<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <p>For more information on these please refer to the <a href=https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/AM001 target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. <\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/AM001\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply an advanced and integrated understanding of cultural heritage management to professional archaeological practices and\/or research.<\/li><li>Critically evaluate specialist knowledge and apply advanced technical skills in field methods to produce independent practices and research in Aboriginal and historic archaeology in Australia<\/li><li>Apply an advanced and integrated understanding of Aboriginal and historic heritage legislation to professional archaeological practice.<\/li><li>Work professionally in consultation with other specialists, communities and organisations as part of a team<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>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.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Professional archaeologist<\/strong><ul><li>Study human activity from the past. Recover artefacts, analyse samples in the laboratory and advise on sites of historical importance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Heritage manager<\/strong><ul><li>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.<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\" rel=\"nofollow\">[1]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Museum curator<\/strong><ul><li>Educate communities about the past while protecting and maintaining culturally significant collections.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\" rel=\"nofollow\">[1]<\/a> Some additional study may be needed for registration in Victoria as a Heritage Advisor.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>Graduates of the Master of Archaeology may be eligible to apply for registration with Aboriginal Victoria as a Heritage Advisor. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "$27,600 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. <br>Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.<BR> Indicative CSP price $17,351 per 120 credit points.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$27,600 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. <br>Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.<BR> Indicative CSP price $17,351 per 120 credit points.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Develop specialist and contemporary archaeology skills<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications open in August<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Launch or advance your career in archaeology with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary archaeological practice.<\/li><li>Learn from renowned researchers in world-class facilities, taking both a hands-on and academic approach to learning.<\/li><li>Tailor your studies to your career goals with a wide range of subjects and two specialisations.<\/li><li>Graduates of the Master of Archaeology may be eligible to apply for registration with Aboriginal Victoria as a Heritage Advisor.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place at La Trobe.<\/p>", "contactCallBtn": { "show": true, "link": "tel:1300135045", "text": "Call 1300 135 045" }, "contactConsultBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "contactChatBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat", "text": "Live chat" }, "contactAskBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/question", "text": "Ask a question" }, "howToApplyVtacStatusText": "Apply through VTAC", "howToApplyUacStatusText": "Apply through UAC" }, "atarPeriod": "based on the January 2026 ATAR profile", "feeAdditionalDescription": "" } }