About Bachelor of Arts (Major: Archaeology)
The Archaeology Major draws on both the sciences and the humanities to interpret the physical evidence left by humans and their ancestors around the planet. You will learn to use information from geography, history, mathematics, biology, anthropology, chemistry and sociology to process evidence at sites to form the best interpretation about past human behaviour.
Understanding past human behaviour informs our view of modern society and its challenges. The Major provides you with comprehensive training in archaeological methods and theory, filed survey and excavation, as well as Aboriginal and maritime archaeology, with a strong Western Australian and Australian focus.
Archaeology is available as a Major and Minor in the following programs, including double degree variations:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Minor only)
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science
- Bachelor of Communications and Media (second Major and Minor)
- Bachelor of Science
Disciplines
School of Arts & Sciences
Fremantle Campus
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
- Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR - Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR - Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
- Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects;
OR - Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University;
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
- Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
- STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR - Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
OR - Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
English Requirements
- Min PTE: 58
- Min IELTS : 6.5
- Min TOEFL: 84
Career
Graduates find employment in a range of areas such as heritage advisors for mining companies and government departments, while positions for Archaeologists exist in the Western Australia Museum and Maritime Museum.
The State Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Federal National Native Title Tribunal recruits those with skills in archaeology for roles determining Native Title claims.
Specific careers include:
- Archaeologist
- Heritage Consultant
- Museum Curator
- Native Title Project Officer with Aboriginal corporations, non-government organisations (NGOs), resources companies or government departments.