Overview

What does it mean to be human? As the only discipline that looks at the human journey as a whole, archaeologists play a unique role in understanding the past, and building our knowledge of who we are and how we got here.

In this Archaeology program you'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe University's world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective.

Exploring Australia's rich and varied Indigenous cultures, as well as peoples from other ancient and urban societies around the globe, you'll 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.

Career outcomes

After graduation, you could work in specialist fields such as professional archaeology, cultural heritage management or research. The State of Victoria has robust laws protecting our heritage and, combined with continued government investment in infrastructure, there's very strong demand for archaeologists.

Possible roles include:

Professional archaeologist
- Study human activity from the past. Recover artefacts, analyse samples in the laboratory and advise on sites of historical importance.
Heritage manager
- Identify and protect sites of cultural importance. Advise government and non-government organisations on the maintenance and protection of historically and culturally significant sites and buildings.
Museum curator
- Educate communities about the past while protecting and maintaining culturally significant collections.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education

Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations

Archaeology: From Australopithecus to the Anthropocene

Myth, Legend and History

The Human Journey

Anthropology of Aboriginal Australia

Archaeological Science: How Chemistry, Physics, and Biology Inform the Past

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100732

Subject prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

English language requirement

6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35800 AUD / year

≈ 35800 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

16112 AUD / year

≈ 16112 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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