HBARCH Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) - 1 year

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Overview

The Bachelor of Archaeology (Honours) - 1 year requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units

Honours Program36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally have a Bachelor of Archaeology or another qualification which the Dean (Education) agrees is equivalent and an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above.

A student who has completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Archaeology, or another qualification which the Dean (Education) agrees is equivalent, may be accepted as a candidate for the honours degree providing a sufficiently high standard has been achieved in fulfilling the requirements for the bachelors degree.

Enrolment in Honours may be offered to a student who meets certain academic criteria and subject to the college being able to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the program of study.

English Language requirements

Aims

This course aims to increase the theoretical knowledge, research skills and applied skills required to develop depth of understanding of issues in a number of specialisations in archaeology while extending students' ability to think, speak and write about archaeological theories and issues in a critically-engaged, and ethically responsive manner and providing students with the necessary knowledge, theoretical understanding and study skills to research and present, both orally and in writing, an extended piece of research.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Critically evaluate complex ideas, concepts and approaches in archaeological research at an advanced level

Develop research activities and prioritise work independently

Effectively discuss your research, both orally and in writing

Create an extended piece of research, which includes interpreting and applying ethical considerations

Model your skills in a practical setting

Associations

Combined degree association

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association