Bachelor of Archaeology
Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 3 years |
| Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER): | 60.35 |
| Location: | On campus |
Course overview
The Bachelor of Archaeology program at Flinders is one of the few specialised degrees in Australia that will give you the comprehensive training required to pursue a career in this exciting area.
This flexible program gives you a solid grounding in the basics of archaeology then allows you to follow a pathway of interest in the following areas of specialisation:
- Indigenous archaeology
- Maritime archaeology
- Historical archaeology
- Forensic archaeology
- Classical archaeology.
Regular field trips and laboratory and practical sessions are features of this program.
The Bachelor of Archaeology produces independent thinkers who can apply their skills to a range of settings, including working effectively in teams.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study.
What is Archaeology?
Archaeology can involve the painstaking restoration and description of small artefacts, but it also takes in the big picture.
As a discipline, it crosses what was once seen as a divide between science and the humanities, incorporating such diverse fields as anthropology, art history, biology, earth sciences, environmental sciences, geography, geology, heritage management, history, human evolution and modern material culture.
As we become more aware of how the past can and should shape our future, archaeologists often are at the cutting edge of policy development and decision-making.
Why study Archaeology at Flinders?
The Bachelor of Archaeology at Flinders:
- provides more practical experience than any other archaeology degree offered in Australia
- includes exciting field experience options in a range of areas, including historical, Indigenous and maritime archaeology
- gives students a sound understanding of cultural heritage management and consultancy-based archaeology
- provides the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in 2nd or 3rd year
- is designed to provide students with a substantial grounding in theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of archaeology.
Professional recognition
Students who complete a 4 year degree (usually comprising a 3 year undergraduate degree and then either an honours or graduate diploma 4th year) are eligible for membership of a professional organisation such as the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc (AACAI).
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Archaeology degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Domestic students
| International students
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| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 214021 | CRICOS code: | 024778G |
| Mid-year entry:
| Yes | Mid-year entry:
| Yes |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount
| $5,211 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $17,000 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Related courses
Further study options
- A Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) program is available
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Archaeology
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Maritime Archaeology
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Cultural Heritage Management
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
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Archaeology (PDF
839KB)
| 2008-2009 Undergraduate International Prospectus (PDF 2MB) |
Contact
Associate Professor Donald Pate
Department of Archaeology
Tel: (08) 8201 2067
Fax: (08) 8201 2784
Email: donald.pate@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
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