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Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Whether you want to work in the professional archaeology sector, or go on to further research with a PhD, build on your successes in Archaeology by completing the Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) to develop the essential skills you'll need in archaeological research, fieldwork, problem solving, and...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$14,630 per year / $14,630 total
International Fees
$14,630 per year / $14,630 total

About this course

Whether you want to work in the professional archaeology sector, or go on to further research with a PhD, build on your successes in Archaeology by completing the Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) to develop the essential skills you'll need in archaeological research, fieldwork, problem solving, and oral and written communication.

Completing our dedicated Honours coursework subjects will provide you with a deeper understanding of archaeological theory, research design and practice. You'll also complete a dedicated archaeological fieldwork subject - getting hands-on experience of the practical and professional skills you'll need to build your career and to complete your research thesis.

For your thesis, you'll complete an independent research project, under the supervision of expert staff. Take advantage of departmental expertise in Indigenous Australian archaeology, historical archaeology, archaeological sciences, landscape archaeology, heritage management, Near Eastern or Asian archaeology.

By graduating with Honours you'll gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, fulfilling the criteria for becoming Registered Heritage Advisor in Victoria - and you'll also have the opportunity to advance to further research here at La Trobe with our Master of Arts by Research and PhD programmes.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Bachelor Degree Honours.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours), students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Core thesis subjects
  • 60 credit points from chosen Core coursework subjects
Study options
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

Graduate ready for a career in specialist fields such as professional archaeology, cultural heritage management or research, or use the transferable skills to create your own career path.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at La Trobe University.
74.2%
Overall satisfaction
74.2%
Skill scale
64.5%
Teaching scale