Archaeology Trent University

Overview

As a  Trent University   Archaeology student, you’ll get hands-on experience, learning field methods and lab techniques used to examine physical evidence, and exploring theories and approaches used by experts to understand ancient cultures and past civilizations.

Here, you will unearth your own discoveries while conducting research alongside award-winning instructors and researchers. With the unique option to pursue either a B.A. or B.Sc. degree in Archaeology, Trent also gives you the flexibility to expand your academic experience through intensive lab courses and hands-on field work.

Key Facts:

Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Archaeology co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.

Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.

Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Archaeology co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.

As a co-op student in Archaeology you can explore employment opportunities including:

• Arts & Culture
• Community Education
• Excavation, Fieldwork & Surveying
• Laboratory Technology & Analysis
• Libraries, Museums & Archives