Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Archaeology degree has been offered by the Department of Ancient History since 2015. This specialist degree aims to provide you with comprehensive and thorough perspectives on the human past through interdisciplinary study of the material remains of ancient societies. The course provides you with comprehensive and thorough perspectives on human past through the study of the material remains pertaining to ancient societies. It can be completed in three years, either in a full-time study mode or part-time equivalent. The degree involves mandatory participation in Public History and Cultural Heritage internship that may be undertaken on an archaeological excavation or survey, or as an intern in a museum or with a heritage organisation; such an internship can be held overseas. This multidisciplinary course allows you to cross the traditional arts/science divide by providing two thirds of the units as an integrating core of Archaeology and Ancient History subjects alongside the opportunity to explore elective units, for example in the sciences, in Anthropology or Geography, in languages or within arts subjects. This structure, which is flexible enough to accommodate backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or a blend of both, assists you in shaping a degree tailored to your personal interests. You are encouraged to explore and undertake research across disciplinary boundaries, and consider the ways in which archaeological practices can influence other disciplines or draw on them, thus affording them the necessary knowledge and skills required for subsequent learning and research at postgraduate level or in employment.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Levels 23 & 24, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

AUD $16,200 per year

Duration

Full time: 3 years

Intakes

Session 1 | Session 2

Study Mode

Full-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Selection rank (ATAR) of 80, or an approved equivalent

International students:

Selection rank (ATAR) of 80, or an approved overseas equivalent
IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with minimum sub-scores: listening 6, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, or an approved equivalent
CRICOS-registered course - a valid student visa is required to study on campus

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Due to of our close connections with industry partners and the practical experiences we provide for our students, Macquarie graduates have found employment at many of Australia’s top museums and cultural heritage firms in a diverse range of positions, including artefact registrar, heritage consultant, education officer, and of course field archaeologist, working on both historical and Aboriginal sites.
Electives enable students to link their archaeological training with subdisciplines such as geology, osteology, and digital archaeology.
In addition, this degree, with its strong grounding in humanities, art, and history, also enables our graduates to pursue careers in education, tourism, law, public policy, media, libraries, galleries and archives.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

AHIS1300

Digging up the Past: An Introduction to Archaeology

BHIS1002

Digging up the Past

AHIS1301

World Archaeology

ARCH1101

Archaeology and Society: Greece and Rome

AHIS2211

Minos and Mycenae: The Aegean Bronze Age

ARCH2201

Archaeology of Texts and Material Culture: Minos and Mycenae

AHIS2251

Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Art: Theory and Practice

ARCH2202

Field Methods of Archaeology

AHIS2301

Archaeology of Death and Burial

ARCH2203

Archaeology of Death and Burial

AHIS2302

Greek and Roman Archaeology: studies in the material culture of the classical world

ABST2060

Indigenous Histories and Knowledges

AHIS3000

Capstone in Ancient History and Archaeology

BHIS3002

Bachelor of History Capstone

AHIS1200

Myth in the Ancient World

ARCH1102

Laboratory Methods of Archaeology

AHIS3005

PACE: Cultural Heritage and Public History

BHIS3001

PACE: Working with History

AHIS2250

Ancient Egypt: Culture and Society

AHIS1250

The Archaeology of Egypt and Near East: Applying Lessons from the Past

AHIS3001

Material Culture and Museum Studies

AHIS3241

Dialogue of Cultures in the Ancient World

AHIS3251

State Formation in the Ancient World

AHIS3302

Laboratory Methods of Archaeology

AHIS3306

Field Methods of Archaeology

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bachelor of Archaeology take to complete at Macquarie University?

The Bachelor of Archaeology at Macquarie University has a duration of 156 weeks, which is approximately three years of full-time study.

What is the estimated total cost of the Bachelor of Archaeology for international students?

The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$129,619, which includes tuition fees of AU$128,500 and non-tuition fees of AU$1,119.

Where is the Bachelor of Archaeology taught at Macquarie University?

The Bachelor of Archaeology is taught at Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde, New South Wales, which is owned and operated by the university.

Is the Bachelor of Archaeology eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights in Australia?

The Bachelor of Archaeology may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a registered Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor Degree) with a duration greater than 92 weeks. Its narrow Field of Education (0903 - Studies in Human Society) would need to align with the Skills Level 1 priority list for full eligibility. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for more information.

What field of education does the Bachelor of Archaeology fall under?

The Bachelor of Archaeology falls under the broad field of Society and Culture (09), with a narrow field of Studies in Human Society (0903) and a detailed field of Archaeology (090307).

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $70,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Archaeologist / Heritage ConsultantCultural Heritage OfficerHeritage AdvisorMuseum CuratorCollections Manager

Key Skills

Archaeological field survey and excavation techniquesArtefact identification, classification, and cataloguingLaboratory analysis of material culture and biological remainsGeographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial mappingHeritage impact assessment and report writing

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