Bachelor of Archaeology

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Delve into the world’s rich cultural history, uncovering the links between past, present and future societies. Get your hands dirty, digging up secrets of the past with the only Bachelor of Archaeology degree in South Australia. Unearth and analyse artefacts with a degree that prepares you for a wide range of jobs in museums, government, community organisations and the cultural heritage management industry.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics such as world archaeology, cultural anthropology and ancient rituals
• topics in communication, numeracy and innovative thinking
• a selection of electives from related disciplines.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics such as field methods, first Australians, modern society and human evolution
• an archaeology option topic
• a selection of electives from related disciplines.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• advanced archaeology core topics such as the history of archaeological thought and environmental archaeology
• a selection of archaeology option topics
• a selection of electives from related disciplines.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

• a research project tailored to your interests
• preparation for further study in a masters degree or PhD.

Your career

This course prepares you for a professional career in archaeology or related areas, making you suitable for jobs throughout the globe in research, policy development, consulting, laboratory research, hands-on surveying and excavation.

Potential occupations include:

• archaeologist
• assistant curator
• cultural heritage officer
• cultural ranger
• education and interpretation officer.

Potential employers include:

• independent archaeological consultants
• heritage agencies
• museums
• academic institutions
• the public service
• wildlife services and sanctuaries.