The course aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology, archaeological field practice and cultural heritage management. It aims to increase the theoretical knowledge and research, practical and applied skills required to develop appropriate depth of understanding of issues in a number of related specialisations in archaeology and cultural heritage management.

The course draws on both theoretical and practical material and provides the opportunity for students to apply both the principles and the practical skills developed during the course.

Field schools and other intensives are usually held outside of regular semester dates via online option.

Learning outcomes

Upon graduating successfully, students will be equipped to:

• enter the workforce as skilled and knowledgeable professional archaeologists or cultural heritage managers who are able to reflect critically on their own practice;
• understand the requirements of undertaking archaeological fieldwork and employ a wide range of technical and research skills in archaeological projects;
• understand the nature of cultural heritage management practice and theory and be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate the management of cultural heritage in an archaeological context;
• review, synthesise and analyse major issues in Australian archaeology, cultural heritage management, conservation and professional archaeological practice; and
• undertake their work as independent professional archaeologists or cultural heritage managers in an ethical manner.

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.