Postgraduate: Course rule and topic information

Graduate Certificate in Archaeology

(GradCertArchaeol)

Program of Study

INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Certificate in Archaeology is an 18-unit program offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology. The course is offered on a fee-paying basis and may be taken over two semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time.

The Graduate Certificate in Archaeology articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and the 72-unit Master of Archaeology.

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology and archaeological field practice.

It aims to increase the theoretical knowledge, research skills and applied skills required to develop appropriate depth of understanding of issues in a number of related specialisations in archaeology.

The course draws on both theoretical and practical material and provides the opportunity for students to apply both the principles and the practical skills developed during the course.

Learning outcomes

Upon graduating successfully, students will be equipped to:

• enter the workforce as skilled and knowledgeable professional archaeologists;
• understand the requirements of undertaking archaeological fieldwork and employ a wide range of fieldwork methods and techniques in archaeological research;
• understand major issues in Australian archaeology, conservation and archaeological field methods and practice and be able to apply this knowledge to practical situations;
• undertake their work as professional archaeologists in an ethical manner.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology or a related discipline from an approved tertiary institution. Under exceptional circumstances and subject to specific conditions, the Faculty Board may admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

CREDIT

Unspecified credit may, under certain circumstances, and subject to specific conditions, be granted for candidates who show relevant and extensive experience. This unspecified credit would be limited to a maximum of 6 units.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Archaeology a student must complete 18 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:

12-18 units from:

Up to 6 units may be taken from the following topics: