The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis field of study will hone your skills in archaeological methods and techniques, and deepen your knowledge of past human cultures.
Compulsory research seminars cover practical skills such as field survey and excavation, materials analysis, and how to interpret archaeological collections and sites.
UQ’s Archaeology Lab and Archaeology Teaching and Research Centre (ATARC) provide the largest integrated teaching and research facility of its kind in Australia and form the core of our program, which aims to train archaeologists for a professional career in Australia or around the world.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Arts from the University (or equivalent) in a relevant major, or an extended major or the relevant Honours entry courses; and
- have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale (or higher set by the Head of School for specific fields of study); or
- satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.
Other Entry Requirements
- The head of school may limit places depending on supervisor availability.
- Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.
English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
Course fees
$13,470
$41,120
$13,470
$41,120
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Archaeologist
An Archaeologist conducts research into human activity over time. You might be involved in research projects or conduct studies into particular arc...
Cultural Heritage Officer
Cultural Heritage Officers ensure the protection of heritage buildings, monuments, artefacts, and places of cultural significance. They develop and...
Heritage Specialist
Heritage Specialists provide advisory services to government departments, museums, galleries, and private corporations to ensure organisational act...
Historian
A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.
At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.
