Study Archaeology at Flinders

Your future lies in the past.

Start an exciting career uncovering the world's rich cultural history, exploring the links between past, present and future societies. This course provides you with the skills to work in museums, government, community organisations, the cultural heritage management industry and more.

Home to one of the top-ranked and largest archaeology departments in Australia, Flinders University will give you the opportunity to unearth and analyse artefacts, and learn from teaching staff who are award-winning, internationally recognised archaeologists who work across the globe: from the shores of the Mediterranean and the jungles of Southeast Asia, to the heart of Australia’s arid deserts.

Choose to specialise in archaeological science, ancient civilisations, maritime archaeology, historical archaeology or Indigenous archaeology.

This is the only dedicated Bachelor of Archaeology degree in South Australia.

What you will study

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

65.00

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

2025: $14,112

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Archaeology at Flinders?

We're home to one of the top-ranked and largest Archaeology departments in Australia
This is the only dedicated Archaeology degree in South Australia
Experienced archaeologists can earn upwards of $146,000 per year^*
Gain hands-on experience through dedicated field schools
Explore specialised topics and teaching staff across a range of fields, including archaeological science, ancient civilisations, maritime archaeology, historical archaeology or Indigenous archaeology
We teach post-colonial views in Archaeology.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

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

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Your career

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

This course provides you with archaeological training to the standard prescribed by the Australian Archaeology Skills Passport.

Potential occupations include:

Archaeologist
Museum Curator
Cultural Heritage Officer
Cultural Ranger
Education and Interpretation Officer
Author or Content Writer
Researcher.

Potential employers include:

Cultural heritage consulting companies
Mining, energy and services companies
Indigenous-run organisations or corporations
Museum sector (local, state, territory or 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 societies 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
Learn archaeological field methods
Undertake practical and laboratory sessions in our new state-of-the-art facilities
Explore opportunities for volunteer experience in field and laboratory work.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

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, 2024. 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	90.50	92.70
Median rank to receive an offer	69.65	76.90
Lowest rank to receive an offer	59.25	63.90

Student Profile

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, 2024 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, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	12	33%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	6	17%
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)	12	33%
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	36	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 game-changing for your career, and it will look great on your CV, 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

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Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

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).

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Choosing your preferences

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

How to apply

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Check your eligibility for credit.

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Obtain certified documents.

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English language pathways

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.

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Academic program pathways

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.

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

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Bachelor of Archaeology

Study Archaeology at Flinders

Your future lies in the past.

Fast facts

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree