{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Graduate Diploma of Archaeology", "advertisedTitle": "Graduate Diploma of Archaeology", "totalCreditPoints": 120, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "107139C", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"60":["Graduate Certificate of Archaeology"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "1 year full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>If you're looking to quickly develop specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice, La Trobe's Graduate Diploma of Archaeology will give you solid foundations for a career in archaeology and heritage management.<\/p><p>You'll acquire comprehensive knowledge of Australian and Indigenous Australian archaeology, and you'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities.<\/p><p>You'll get hands-on experience as you choose from a wide range of subjects, including specialist studies such as heritage planning, community consultation, field techniques and more. As part of your studies, you could also record and analyse archaeological artefacts, learn to identify materials, and catalogue and manage artefacts.<\/p><p>Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Archaeology, you may be eligible for advanced standing for eight subjects in the Master of Archaeology, should you choose to continue your studies.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Indigenous 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 8 - Graduate Diploma.<\/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. 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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\/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\/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\/AG001\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/AG001\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply advanced knowledge and fieldwork and research skills to develop professional archaeological practices.<\/li><li>Critically analyse the theory and practices of cultural heritage management.<\/li><li>Apply advanced knowledge and technical skills in field methods to critically analyse and practise Aboriginal archaeology in Australia.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>After graduation, you could work in specialist fields such as professional archaeology, cultural heritage management or research. 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