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Bachelor of Arts (Major: Archaeology)

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Arts with an Archaeology Major at the University of Notre Dame Australia explores past human behaviour through sciences and humanities, offering comprehensive training in archaeological methods and theory.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 8 semesters full-time

Course Code

3009, 015324A

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

Are you fascinated by archaeology? Understanding past human behaviour informs our view of modern society and its challenges. This dynamic global discipline draws on the sciences and the humanities to interpret the physical evidence left by humans and their ancestors around the planet. A double degree from the University of Notre Dame will prepare you to process evidence at sites to form the best interpretation of past human behaviour. Get in touch today to find out more about this exciting program.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements NSW

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*
Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.
Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others; and
Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences.

Career pathways

Graduates find employment in a range of areas such as heritage advisors for mining companies and government departments, while positions for Archaeologists exist in the Western Australia Museum and Maritime Museum.

The State Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Federal National Native Title Tribunal recruits those with skills in archaeology for roles determining Native Title claims.

Specific careers include:

Archaeologist
Heritage Consultant
Museum Curator
Native Title Project Officer with Aboriginal corporations, non-government organisations (NGOs), resources companies or government departments

Course structure

Program summaryFremantle

Students must complete 200 units of credit, as follows:

Students complete these SIX courses:

ARCL1020 Introduction to Archaeology
ARCL1030 Reading the Past: Interpretation from Archaeology
ARCL3010 Maritime Archaeology: Ships and Harbours
ARCL3020 The Archaeology of Indigenous Australia
ARCL3030 Unearthing the Past: The History and Archaeology of Western Australia
ARCL3040 Archaeology Field Methods

Students complete TWO of these courses:

ARCL3008 Archaeology Internship*
ABOR1000 Aboriginal People OR GEOG1110 Physical Geography: Climates, Geology and Soils
HIST2008 The Caesars
ENVR2330 Australian Ecology: from Theory to Practice
SCIE3290 Geographic Information Systems

*substitute ARTS3002 Internship or Professional Project

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and/or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.

87.9%

Overall satisfaction

90.9%

Skill scale

85.5%

Teaching scale

65.3%

Employed full-time

$62.6k

Average salary

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