Archaeology

Archaeologists give us the chance to see how people lived and how they interacted with their communities and societies. If opening a window to the past under the direction of some of Australia's most respected archaeologists appeals to you, then get ready to discover our Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology).

There are plenty of opportunities to get hands-on with this major, with practical archaeological training, including field methods and laboratory analysis.

Our acclaimed lecturers have a breadth of knowledge in the field to enrich your learning - Professor Bryce Barker can claim to have uncovered the oldest rock art to have been discovered in Australia.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major 12

plus 1 x 8-unit Major 8 

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12

plus 2 x 4-unit Minor8

or 1 x 4-unit plus 4 x Electives

or 8 x Electives

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

Archaeology Major:

ANT1000World Archaeology: An Introduction

HIS1000World Civilisations to 1500 CE

plus two from the following:

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology

HIS1001Introduction to Australian History

HIS1003World History Since 1500CE

plus eight from the following:

ANT2004Anthropology of Power and Conflict

ANT2007Ethnographic Methods: Making Anthropology

ANT3000Archaeology of Indigenous Australia

ANT3001Anthropology of Order: Making Sense

ANT3006Indigenous Peoples in the Nation State

ARPA343Archaeological Field Methods (UNE course)

HIS2001Race Relations in Australian History

HIS2005Europe: History of an Idea

KNL2001Indigenous Knowledge and Australian Heritage

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.