Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 48,300 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Only archaeology can examine every part of human history spanning over three million years.
The Archaeology major at UWA unites specialized units of study in areas such as rock art, human beginnings and symbols, fieldwork, archaeobotany, archaeozoology, dating methods, DNA analysis, and heritage. There are three field schools every year to help you hone your practical abilities in addition to the theoretical knowledge you'll gain in the lab.
Australian, African, American, Asian, and even European archaeologists are hard at work in the field right now! UWA is also a part of the study area that encompasses the Indian Ocean. There is a field school for rock art and/or archaeology that you can enroll in during your second and third years.
Program structure
Level 1
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- ARCY1001 Think Like an Archaeologist (6)
- ARCY1002 Experimenting with Archaeology (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 24 points):
- ARCY2000 Think like a Neanderthal: The Archaeology of Human Origins, Rock Art, and Creativity (6)
- ARCY2006 Archaeology of Death (6)
- ARCY2100 Heritage Futures (6)
- ARCY2220 Doing Archaeology: Fieldschool (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 24 points):
- ARCY3003 Doing Archaeology: Analytical Skills (6)
- ARCY3011 Australia in the Indo-Pacific: The last 65,000 years (6)
- ARCY3012 Australia in the Indo-Pacific: 500 years of Historical and Maritime Archaeology (6)
- ARCY3100 Doing Archaeology: Advanced Fieldwork and Collections Research (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,300 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
