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.
Study with us
Events
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 13 August 03:00pm
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Open Day – Albury-Wodonga Campus
Sunday 17 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 24 August 09:00am
News
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Max Corbel awarded Allan Martin Prize for historical research
Congratulations to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student, Max Corbel, who was recently awarded the Allan Martin Prize for outstanding achievement in historical research.
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Peter Cook Prize in Australian History
Master of Arts (History) student Shannon Hale has been awarded the Peter Cook Prize in Australian History for her research into rape-related victim blaming in mid-to-late nineteenth century Victoria.
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Student success celebrated at prize ceremony
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrated high-achieving students at its annual Student Prizes Ceremony.
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