Archaeology

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Archaeologist

An Archaeologist researches human activity, analysing sites and artefacts, preserving findings, and communicating expertise to stakeholders effectively.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Unknown

Anthropologist

Anthropologists study human societies through fieldwork and research, applying their findings to address real-world issues or pursuing academic careers.

Avg yearly income $99,840
Skill level Unknown

Archaeological Consultant

An Archaeological Consultant studies and preserves historical sites, ensuring compliance with laws and advising on preservation strategies.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in archaeology

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$43,668 - $46,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Officer Researcher
Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Officer Researcher Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeologist Art Historian
Historian History Teacher Museum Curator Archivist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeologist Art Historian Historian History Teacher Museum Curator Archivist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer Museum Curator
Academic Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Officer Museum Curator Academic Researcher + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist
Museum Curator Heritage Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist Museum Curator Heritage Specialist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian
Museum Curator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian Museum Curator + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archivist Museum Curator
Archaeologist Historian History Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archivist Museum Curator Archaeologist Historian History Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Historian Researcher
Heritage Consultant Archaeologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Historian Researcher Heritage Consultant Archaeologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Archaeological Science)
On Campus
12 months
$8,500 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Consultant Cultural Heritage Officer
Heritage Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Consultant Cultural Heritage Officer Heritage Consultant + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeologist Art Historian
Historian History Teacher Museum Curator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeologist Art Historian Historian History Teacher Museum Curator + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $24,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Archaeologist
Museum Curator Cultural Anthropologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Archaeologist Museum Curator Cultural Anthropologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Officer Heritage Specialist
Historian
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Officer Heritage Specialist Historian + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (History)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $30,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Art Historian
Heritage Specialist Historian History Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Art Historian Heritage Specialist Historian History Teacher + 3 more

Diploma of Arts
Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $32,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Content Creator Curator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Content Creator Curator

Master of History
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$32,670 - $40,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian History Teacher Academic Researcher
Anthropologist Heritage Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian History Teacher Academic Researcher Anthropologist Heritage Specialist + 2 more

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Archaeological Science)
On Campus
4 years
$34,000 - $37,856
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist
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