La Trobe University

Bachelor of Archaeology

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

If youre endlessly curious about the past, La Trobes Bachelor of Archaeology is the perfect place to develop specialist skills and knowledge, and build a rewarding career as a professional archaeologist or heritage manager. Youll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobes world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective. Exploring Australias rich and varied Indigenous cultures, as well as peoples from other ancient and urban societies around the globe, youll develop in-demand, specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice. For students interested in further study or a global career in archaeology, the Bachelor of Archaeology will give you strong field skills applicable anywhere in the world.

Structure

Total of 360 Credit Points

Subjects

  • LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
  • ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
  • ARC1CIV Archaeology Of Ancient Civilisations
  • ARC1WOR Introduction To Archaeology: From Australopithecus To The Anthropocene
  • HIS1MLH Myth, Legend And History
  • ARC1THJ The Human Journey: Archaeology And Evolution
  • ABS2001 Anthropology Of Aboriginal Australia
  • ARC2DIG Digging Archaeology: An Introduction To Archaeological Excavation
  • ARC2SCI Introduction To Archaeological Science
  • ARC2PAA Palaeolithic Archaeology
  • ARC2LAN Past Landscapes And Environments
  • ARC3MAN Cultural Heritage Management
  • ARC3FFF From Foraging To Farming

Standard entry requirements

  • Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
  • Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
  • Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
  • International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne (Bundoora) International: $97,800 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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