Bachelor of Archaeology
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 70.45
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study archaeology at La Trobe?
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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), 2024,QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Archaeology
Courses
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 73.75
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Graduate Certificate of Archaeology
Location:Melbourne
Duration:0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Graduate Diploma of Archaeology
Location:Melbourne
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Master of Archaeology
Location:Melbourne
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in archaeology
Career pathways
Studies in archaeology will prepare you for a range of careers, including:
- Field archaeologist
- Artefact analyst
- Project manager
- Environmental officer
- Heritage adviser
- Research assistant
Future employers
Potential employers of archaeology graduates include:
- VicRoads
- Stockland
- GHD
- Museums and heritage organisations
- Universities
- Government departments
Meet our graduate
In such a niche industry, the opportunity to meet with both early career and established archaeologists who had good working relationships with stakeholders such as Registered Aboriginal Parties, Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal Victoria and Heritage Victoria was essential in shaping my career pathway in professional archaeology.
Caiti Holzheimer, Bachelor of Archaeology
Heritage Advisor,
VicRoads