Undergraduate

Archaeology

Archaeology is the only discipline that studies all of human history. From 3.3 million year-old stone tools, to 50,000 year-old Aboriginal sites in Western Australia, to yesterday's graffiti, it's all archaeology.
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Careers and further study

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Career Pathways

Archaeologists have varied and interesting employment opportunities. They work as: academics, museum workers, native title and indigenous community workers and activists. They also work in the government sector on heritage policy and delivery, in the education and tourism sectors, and manage cultural heritage for the mining and resources sector. UWA Archaeology graduates are multi-skilled and in demand in Australia and overseas.
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Career Pathways

Archaeologists have varied and interesting employment opportunities. They work as: academics, museum workers, native title and indigenous community workers and activists. They also work in the government sector on heritage policy and delivery, in the education and tourism sectors, and manage cultural heritage for the mining and resources sector. UWA Archaeology graduates are multi-skilled and in demand in Australia and overseas.
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Further Study

Honours is the minimum qualification required to call yourself an archaeologist. At UWA we have honours, masters, and PhD programs in Archaeology, plus a Master of Heritage Studies. Throughout your studies, you can undertake independent vocational training using the Arts Practicum.
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Further Study

Honours is the minimum qualification required to call yourself an archaeologist. At UWA we have honours, masters, and PhD programs in Archaeology, plus a Master of Heritage Studies. Throughout your studies, you can undertake independent vocational training using the Arts Practicum.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this major. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or your desired course.

Domestic Fees

Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
192
Average Annual Fee - 2019
$8,934.00
Typical Fee Range - 2019
$6,566.00 - $10,958.00

Eligible Commonwealth-supported students can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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International Fees

Undergraduate – onshore students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
192
Total Course Fee - 2018
$161,600.00
Total Course Fee - 2019
$161,600.00
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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
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Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry standards page.

Admission requirements

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

English competency

How to apply

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Course details

Participate in an internationally-recognised, research-led training in global and Australian archaeology. UWA Archaeology has expertise in: Aboriginal, forensic, heritage, historic, maritime, quaternary, rock art, and theoretical archaeologies. You will receive training in conceptual thinking and practical skills that are transferable to a wide range of jobs and contexts.

About The Course

Archaeology is of crucial significance for the understanding of Australia's past as the only discipline able to study the nearly 60,000 years of human settlement on this continent.
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About The Course

Archaeology is of crucial significance for understanding the human past. It is the only discipline capable of bringing together diverse fields of study such as fieldwork, DNA analysis, archaeobotany, archaezoology, rock art, heritage, dating and a host of cutting-edge technologies. At UWA, Archaeology is taught in class, laboratory and fieldwork units. We host 3 annual fieldschools, hold a Summer School and have an Experimental Farm. With an active focus on research and strong industry links, UWA is also home to Centre of Rock Art Research and Management and is part of the Heritage Studies cluster. Teaching and postgraduate supervision is undertaken by staff who are internationally-recognised leaders in their fields.
Archaeology

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Albany (Regional campus)
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Variable depending on your unit choices and level of study
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ARCGY
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Archaeology

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Albany (Regional campus)
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Variable depending on your unit choices and level of study
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ARCGY
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
TISC Codes
  • UWART
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Faculty
  • Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education - Arts

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Fieldwork opportunities for archaeology students

UWA archaeologists are actively engaged in fieldwork around the world, from Australia to Europe, the Americas to Asia, and beyond. In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take part in field school. Currently, the field school takes place for two weeks in September to October at Fremantle Prison, a World Heritage site.
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Student Exchange & Study Abroad

<span style="color:#008000;">Eberhard-Karls University, Tubingen</span>

The Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen is one of Europe's oldest universities. Several hundred years of history in the sciences and humanities have been written here. Today, Tübingen remains a place of research and teaching. In addition to the nearly 85,500 inhabitants, there are some 28,300 German and international students. Some 4500 academic staff teach at the University's seven faculties. Teaching at the University of Tübingen reflects the broad, interdisciplinary spectrum of its research. More than 280 courses are on offer.

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"The best part of exchange is the people you meet from all over the world. The second best thing is learning to live in a new country with a foreign culture. If you're a language student, it's particularly rewarding that, after all those years, you get to put it into practice and communicate with people. My perspectives have been broadened by my exchange, living in a new country and meeting people from all different cultures; you realise the world's a much bigger place. I can't say anything bad about Tübingen. It was a fantastic place to be on exchange and experience a student town where everything revolves around the students, because we don't have that in Australia." Rosie Blood, Bachelor of Arts - German and Psychology, 2011-2012
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<span style="color:#008000;">University of Bristol</span>

Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK and was ranked within the top 50 universities in the world in the QS World University rankings 2016. It has made innovations in areas ranging from cot death prevention to nanotechnology, and aims to equip its students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen career in a competitive global market.

Bristol, United Kingdom
Europe

"I loved going abroad. It was a rollercoaster of a journey. At first, it was daunting, being away from everything that is familiar to you for a year, but then you get settled and excitement takes over. I learned so much, particularly about what I want to study in the future. I made friends that I will remain friends with for life and am so glad that I went to Bristol." Sarah Heldsinger, Bachelor of Arts, 2011-2012
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The University of Oslo (UiO) is the oldest university in Norway and is recognised as one of Northern Europe's most prestigious universities. Today, UiO is the country's largest public institution of research and higher learning. UiO has ambitious goals for increasing its contribution to academic developments internationally, as well as for resolving the challenges facing society today. The overriding goal of UiO's Strategy 2020 is to strengthen its international position as a leading research university through a close interaction across research, education, communication and innovation.

Oslo, Norway
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