Bachelor
The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Archaeology at The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a dynamic program combining sciences and humanities to explore and interpret physical evidence of past human behaviour, providing insights into modern society.
If you have dreamed of exploring lost worlds and forgotten civilisations, The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Science with a Major in Archaeology is the ideal option. Archaeology is a dynamic worldwide discipline that draws on both the sciences and the humanities to interpret the physical evidence left by humans and their ancestors around the planet. Practitioners use information from geography, history, mathematics, biology, anthropology, chemistry and sociology to process evidence at sites to form the best interpretation of past human behaviour. Understanding past human behaviour informs our view of modern society and its challenges. Get started on your learning journey today.
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.
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
* 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 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:
*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).
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science graduates will be able to:
Archaeology graduates find employment as heritage advisors for mining companies and for local and state government departments such as the State Heritage Office. Positions for archaeologists exist in the Western Australia Museum and Maritime Museum, while the State Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Federal National Native Title Tribunal recruit those with skills in archaeology for roles determining Native Title claims. Positions also exist in private heritage consultancy, while the skills and science of archaeology are applicable in natural and cultural management.
Students must complete 200 units of credit, as follows:
Students complete these SIX courses:*substitute ARTS3002 Internship or Professional Project
Core CurriculumFull details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.
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).
To apply, visit the University of Notre Dame Australia's official website and follow the application instructions provided for domestic and international students. For further assistance, contact the Prospective Students Office at 1800 878 916 or email future@nd.edu.au.