Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management (Basic level entry) - 1.5 years

Entry Requirements

Applicants who hold a bachelor degree or honours degree in archaeology, heritage management or a closely related discipline are eligible for the 1.5-year program, and will complete up to 54 units of study. Selection is based on academic merit with an above credit average required.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2

Course Details

The archaeology and heritage management program aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology, archaeological field practice and cultural heritage consultancy. It aims to increase your theoretical knowledge, research skills and applied skills to help you develop the appropriate depth of understanding of issues in a number of related specialisations in archaeology and/or cultural heritage management. The program draws on both theoretical and practical material and provides you with the opportunity to apply both the principles and the practical skills developed during the course.

What you will study

Choose from a range of archaeology topics in areas such as heritage management, maritime archaeology, rock art, field methods, historical archaeology, Indigenous archaeology, cultural heritage legislation, and forensic archaeology. You may also choose topics from related disciplines such as environmental studies and tourism. In addition, the Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management provides you with the opportunity to complete a substantial independent research project (thesis) with guidance from academic archaeologists.

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management, a student must complete 54 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.

Your career

These courses make you highly qualified for a professional career in archaeology throughout the globe in research, policy development, consulting, hands-on surveying and excavation.

Potential employers include:

• private or corporate consulting sectors
• heritage agencies
• museums
• academic and research institutions
• the public service
• wildlife services and sanctuaries.

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