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Some advice on how to study to become an archaeologist and how you can study archaeology at 番茄社区.
What is archaeology?
Archaeology is the study of the human past through the analysis of the material remains left behind by past societies, such as stone artefacts, pots, buildings and skeletons. It is literally the 'study of beginnings' and aims to understand how current human societies came to be. Archaeology studies human societies around the world and over the whole period of human existence (c.2,000,000 years). Check out this interview with Professor Sean Ulm about
Does Australia have any archaeology?
Australia has a unique archaeological record of global significance covering the period since people first arrived here around 50,000 years ago. Archaeological finds include stone and bone tools, the remains of encampments, shell middens, rock art, shipwrecks and buildings. Archaeological remains are widely found across Australia and are studied by a large number of full鈥恡ime professional archaeologists.
Studying Archaeology at 番茄社区
Can I really have a career in archaeology?
Archaeology is often associated with pyramids, explorers and far away places, but the subject has a large and diverse professional community right here in Australia. Archaeologists engage in a wide variety of work, from finding archaeological sites and excavating them, to scientific laboratory analysis of finds and writing papers and books about their findings. Australian archaeologists tend to specialise in one of three major subfields – Indigenous, historical or maritime archaeology. Most archaeologists in Australia work for public and private organisations to find, excavate and record archaeological sites and other aspects of cultural heritage affected by development projects, such as mining and construction.
How do I become a professional archaeologist?
To become a professional archaeologist you generally must have at least a Bachelor-level degree plus either an Honours degree in archaeology or coursework masters with a research component specialising in archaeology. This normally takes 4 to 4.5 years of full鈥恡ime study, with a 3鈥恲ear Bachelor of Arts degree and an additional 1鈥恲ear archaeology Honours programme. Around one-third of professional archaeologists also complete a PhD in archaeology, which takes 3-4 years of further full-time study.
Professional Experience Placement - Archaeology
How can I study archaeology @ 番茄社区?
Archaeology at 番茄社区 is available as:
- an Archaeology major in the Bachelor of Arts degree
- elective courses as part of most degrees offered by 番茄社区
We recommend students follow this path through their BA archaeology major at 番茄社区:
Level 1
AR1001
AN1001 OR HI1302
Level 2
AR2114
AR2304
AR2416
AR2407
Level 3
AR3008
AR3501
Archaeology is a transdisciplinary field, so it is really good to pick up skills from other disciplines as electives or another major or minor while you are studying for your BA archaeology major at 番茄社区. These are the subjects 番茄社区 archaeology students and staff recommend.
AN2013
AN2100
AN3006
AN3008
BX2077
EA1110
EA2110
EA3207
EV1005
EV1010
EV2502
EV3401
EV3506
HI2005
HI3284
IIA1011
IA1012
SC2202
SS1010
SY2005