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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Archaeology

Course code: #ABARC

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Archaeology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $32,200 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    0100732

Options
Work Based Learning (WBL)
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 21-July-2023 2023-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2024 2024-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23

Overview

Bachelor of Archaeology

If you're endlessly curious about the past, La Trobe University's 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.

You'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective.

Exploring Australia's rich and varied Indigenous cultures and 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.

You'll learn the following:

  • Archaeological fieldwork methods
  • Ethical heritage management
  • Ancient societies and civilizations
  • Scientific Methods of archaeological practice

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. 

Work-integrated learning opportunities

Career development learning, Field trips, Industry presentations, Industry-informed projects

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,700

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $32,200

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

64
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

46
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade. 

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.

 

China:

China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 65%

China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted.

 

India:

All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 75%

India State Boards: 75%

 

Foundation Study: 

Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies. 

Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. 

Career opportunities

  • Professional archaeologist
  • Heritage manager
  • Museum curator

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