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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Archaeology

  • Non-Award

Archaeology is the only discipline to study more than three million years of human history in all its facets.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Study more than three million years of human history in all its facets. This major brings together specialist units of study such as archaeobotany, archaeozoology, dating methods, DNA analysis, fieldwork, geoarchaeology, heritage, historical and maritime archaeology, human origins and symbolism, Indigenous archaeology, and rock art. You will develop practical skills through laboratory classes and fieldwork units, with three field schools held each year.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

As an Archaeology graduate, you can apply your skills in a wide variety of workplaces, including Aboriginal corporations, government heritage agencies (state and commonwealth), heritage consulting firms, museums, resource industry advisors, and universities.

Potential career opportunities include:

  • Heritage Officer
  • Museum Curator
  • Consultant Archaeologist
  • Native Title Worker

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
86.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
48.1%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary
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