The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is suited to high-achieving arts students who want to better prepare themselves for a successful professional or academic career.
You'll undertake advanced subjects that build on your bachelor’s study and focus heavily on research methods and techniques. This knowledge will prepare you to complete a substantial research project – the major component of your honours program.
Archaeology Major
This field of study will hone your skills in archaeological methods and techniques, and deepen your knowledge of past human cultures. Compulsory research seminars cover practical skills such as field survey and excavation, materials analysis, and how to interpret archaeological collections and sites.
UQ’s Archaeology Lab and Archaeology Teaching and Research Centre (ATARC) provide the largest integrated teaching and research facility of its kind in Australia and form the core of our program, which aims to train archaeologists for a professional career in Australia or around the world.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Archaeologist
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Heritage Specialist
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Historian
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About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
