Bachelor of Archaeology
La Trobe University - Melbourne
Overview
At La Trobe, you’ll be studying at the only university in Victoria with a dedicated undergraduate archaeology degree.
In our Bachelor of Archaeology, you’ll benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective as you learn about archaeological fieldwork methods, ethical heritage management, ancient societies and civilisations, and scientific methods of archaeological practice.
You’ll also get real-world experience with work placement opportunities with our industry or government partners. This means you’ll graduate with the specialised skills, experience and confidence to launch your archaeological career.
Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Majors
Areas of study
Archaeology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Professional archaeologist, heritage manager*, museum curator, researcher.
* Some additional study may be needed for registration in Victoria as a Heritage Advisor.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.25 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 68.75 | 80.55 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 52.95 | 70.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
La Trobe University
Campus
Melbourne
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
52.95
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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- VIC
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- Courses
- 479
- Campuses
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