Australian Archaeology Courses

Introduction to Archaeology

Archaeology degrees at Australian universities are structured so that during the first year, you will be provided with the key skills needed to become a sound archaeologist, whilst, in years 2 and 3, students can then choose to tailor the course to what interests them, such as delving into specific cultural periods of time throughout history, or examining artefacts and bones.

Fieldwork plays a huge part in any archaeology degree, and you will spend lots of time at excavation sites, museums and areas of historical interest. Placement years are also commonplace as you learn directly from experienced archaeologists and professionals.

Archaeology Careers and Salary

Archaeology graduates find employment within government agencies, universities, museums, heritage organisations, applied archaeological companies or consultancies. A range of transferable skills allows graduates to pursue careers in business, teaching, journalism, civil services, police, media, marketing agencies and management.

Archaeology Entry Requirements

Typical International Baccalaureate requirements: Minimum 34 points.
Typical IELTS requirements: 6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component.

Please note that entry requirements vary for each Australian university.

Where can I study Archaeology in Australia?

To learn more about the best Archaeology courses in Australia, find details on the top 10 ranking Archaeology universities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 below: