Overview

This Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Archaeology B.Phil programme from The University of Western Australia brings together specialist units of study such as archaeobotany, archaeozoology, dating methods, DNA analysis, fieldwork, geoarchaeology, heritage, historical and maritime archaeology, human origins and symbolism, Indigenous archaeology, and rock art.

You will develop practical skills through laboratory classes and fieldwork units, with three field schools held each year.

You'll learn to:

demonstrate essential cognitive and social skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical conduct and working in groups

display essential practical skills such as OHS practices, understanding legislation and ethics, and working with diverse stakeholders

display discipline specific skills for archaeological fieldwork and lab-work

build a professional network with leading experts in archaeology and heritage

Career opportunities:

Archaeology graduates use their skills in a wide variety of workplaces including Aboriginal corporations, government heritage agencies (state and commonwealth), heritage consulting firms, museums, resource industry advisors, universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Think Like an Archaeologist

Experimenting with Archaeology

Think Like a Neanderthal: The Archaeology of Human Origins

Heritage Futures

Doing Archaeology: Analytical Skills

Australia in the Indo-Pacific: The last 65,000 years

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, 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: 068916E

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank ATAR

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9

Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68

French Baccalaureate: 10

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507

GCE A-Levels: 8

German Abitur: 3.6

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24

Malaysian STPM: 10

Monash University Foundation Year: 254

NCUK Foundation Program: 8

Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5

South African National Senior Certificate: 4

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324

Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5

Trinity College Foundation: 280

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61

US College Board Advanced Placements: 7

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Tuition Fees

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51000 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic Student: Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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