Graduate
Master of Archaeology
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Deepen your understanding of the human past with La Trobe University's Master of Archaeology. In this degree, you'll develop advanced skills in archaeological research, interpretation and practice. You'll explore Australian, Australian Indigenous and global archaeology while examining how evidence helps explain past societies, inform heritage decisions and support engagement with contemporary communities. Tailor your studies by choosing a specialisation in advanced research or professional archaeology. You can then study an additional specialisation or explore electives in Australian archaeology, Indigenous archaeology, historic archaeology, field and lab methods, and specialist regional or thematic research. For industry-focused training, the specialisation in professional archaeology helps you develop applied skills for professional archaeology and heritage-sector roles. For further research or PhD study, the specialisation in advanced research gives you the opportunity to undertake a major thesis under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. If your circumstances change, you have the flexibility to exit early via the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate of Archaeology. By studying the Master of Archaeology, you will learn how to: analyse archaeological evidence across Australian, Australian Indigenous, historic and global contexts interpret material evidence to understand past societies and cultural landscapes apply archaeological methods including survey, excavation, recording and digital documentation and analysis evaluate ethical, social and regulatory considerations in cultural heritage management engage with communities and Traditional Owners in archaeological and heritage contexts. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1: Archaeology Of Australia Since 1788
- Objects
- Things
- & Artefacts (A): Managing And Recording
- Objects
- Things
- And Artefacts (B): Analysing And Understanding
- The Archaeology Of Australia'S First Peoples
- Practical Archaeology Year 2: Theoretical Issues In Archaeology
- Archaeological Research Methods
Admissions
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience. Applicants with an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or area and marks reflective of the capacity to work at the masters level will receive credit of up to 60 credit points. Students who have completed an undergraduate major in archaeological and heritage studies or the Bachelor of Archaeology at La Trobe University may be awarded up to 60 CP credit for: ARC4001 ARC4002 ARC4003 ARC4004 External applicants may be awarded up to 60 CP credit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
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