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Field of Study

Archaeology

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Overview Study details

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.

A year-long research thesis will give you first-hand experience in conducting in-depth research and preparing a thesis. You'll complete all aspects of this project under the guidance of a supervisor.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for archaeology

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Archaeologist
  • Academic researcher
  • Environment consultant
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Historical archaeology consultant
  • Aboriginal land council consultant
  • Aboriginal corporation project manager
  • Collections and culture manager
Maddy Green

I had so many opportunities because of my honours, including archaeological field work, teaching and research in academia. I've travelled overseas to excavate in the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa and also went to the Natural History Museum in London...

Maddy Green
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology
Maddy Green

I had so many opportunities because of my honours, including archaeological field work, teaching and research in academia. I've travelled overseas to excavate in the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa and also went to the Natural History Museum in London...

Maddy Green
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Fieldwork
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Archaeology Honours Research Seminar 1
  • Archaeology Honours Research Seminar 2
  • Honours Research Thesis

See courses and program structure

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