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Bachelor of Archaeology

Study Archaeology at Flinders

Your future lies in the past. 

Delve into the world's rich cultural history, uncovering the links between past, present and future societies. 

Get your hands dirty, digging up secrets of the past with the only Bachelor of Archaeology degree in South Australia.  Unearth and analyse artefacts with a degree that prepares you for a wide range of jobs in museums, government, community organisations and the cultural heritage management industry.

You'll be prepared for an immersive career, choosing to specialise your studies in archaeological science, ancient civilisations, maritime archaeology, historical archaeology or Indigenous archaeology.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

214021

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Bedford Park
Online: No
Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2023: $14,556
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Archaeology at Flinders

  • Prepares you for an immersive career
  • Specialise in archaeological science, ancient civilisations, maritime archaeology, historical archaeology or Indigenous archaeology
  • Access topics in environmental archaeology, rock art, cultural anthropology, field methods, European archaeology and SE Asian archaeology
  • Flexible options include intensive short coursework and part-time study

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:

Search all combined degree options

Your career

This course prepares you for a professional career in archaeology or related areas, making you suitable for jobs throughout the globe in research, policy development, consulting, laboratory research, hands-on surveying and excavation.

Potential occupations include:

  • archaeologist
  • museum curator
  • cultural heritage officer
  • cultural ranger
  • education and interpretation officer
  • forensic archaeologist
  • author or content writer about archaeology
  • digital archaeologist
  • researcher.

Potential employers include:

  • Cultural heritage consulting companies
  • Mining and energy companies
  • Indigenous-run organisations or corporations
  • Museum sector (local, state/territory, national)
  • Government departments dealing with cultural heritage 
  • National and state-run parks
  • Conservation organisations such as the National Trust
  • Universities.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • core topics such as world archaeology, cultural anthropology and ancient rituals
  • topics in communication, numeracy and innovative thinking
  • a selection of electives from related disciplines.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • core topics such as field methods, first Australians, modern society and human evolution
  • an archaeology option topic
  • a selection of electives from related disciplines.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • advanced archaeology core topics such as the history of archaeological thought and environmental archaeology
  • a selection of archaeology option topics
  • a selection of electives from related disciplines.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:
  • a research project tailored to your interests
  • preparation for further study in a masters degree or PhD.

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Practical experience

  • Undertake laboratory and practical sessions that will give you experience in archaeological data analysis and interpretation.
  • Credit volunteer experience in archaeology towards your degree through an archaeology in the field topic.
  • Learn archaeological field methods.
  • Undertake practical and laboratory sessions in our new state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Take opportunities for volunteer experience in field and laboratory work.

Get your hands dirty digging up secrets of the past.

Explore your career in Archaeology.

Learn more

ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 98.95 99.95
Median rank to receive an offer 77.65 82.33
Lowest rank to receive an offer 61.55 64.20

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 8 26%
Vocational education and training (VET) study 8 26%
Work and life experience <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 9 29%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) <5 <5
International Students 0 0
All students 31 100%

Study abroad

A series of international exchange links are available in the USA or UK for one to two semesters of study. Gain another perspective, gather experience and immerse yourself in the culture of another country. It’ll be fundamental for your career and it will look great on your résumé too.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Find out more

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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