Department of Archaeology and History
We inspire students to join us in building knowledge about our world, and its many pasts, so that we can create a better future.
Our students get real world experience on study tours, in field schools and on location at excavation sites around the world.
World-class research
Our history and archaeology research is rated ‘above world standard’.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Top 100 globally
We're ranked in the world’s top 100 for archaeology.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2025, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Archaeology
High employability
86.1% of our domestic postgraduates found employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, ComparED: Overall postgraduate results for La Trobe University
Bachelor of Archaeology
Our degree will develop your specialist skills and knowledge, and help you to build a rewarding career as an archaeologist or heritage manager.
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News
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Aboriginal exemption policies in Australia
An Australian Research Council Discovery Project is exploring the untold stories of Aboriginal exemption policies in Australia
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Celebrating student success
La Trobe's School of Humanities and Social Sciences has recognised its outstanding students at its annual prize ceremony
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Archaeology Week at La Trobe
The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation and La Trobe University will deliver two workshops for National Archaeology Week
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more