Bachelor of Archaeology

Delve into the world's rich cultural history, uncovering the links between past, present and future societies. Get your hands dirty, digging up secrets of the past with the only Bachelor of Archaeology degree in South Australia. Unearth and analyse artefacts with a degree that prepares you for a wide range of jobs in museums, government, community organisations and the cultural heritage management industry. This degree provides a balance in the methodological, theoretical, and practical aspects of archaeology and aims to teach skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries with an understanding of the value of ethical behaviours.

On completion of this degree students will be able to demonstrate a substantial understanding of archaeology as it is practised globally and possess a detailed knowledge of the theoretical and methodological aspects of archaeology in relation to the historical establishment of the discipline worldwide. Students will be able to apply problem solving skills in a range of archaeological contexts; possess the ability to assess how material culture can provide an additional source of data to improve knowledge about human behavioural variability in past and contemporary societies.

This degree prepares graduates for a professional career in archaeology and/or related areas, making graduates suitable for jobs throughout the globe in research, policy development, consulting, laboratory research, hands-on surveying, and excavation. Potential occupations may include archaeologist, assistant curator and cultural heritage officer; potential employers may include independent archaeological consultants, heritage agencies and museums.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. Further information is available at www.flinders.edu.au/honours.