Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Archaeology requires 0.5 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.The course articulates with the 36 unit Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management and the 72 unit Master of Archaeology and Heritage … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Bedford Park

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Program of study
18 Units

Year 118 Units
Micro-credential

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

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

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.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Enter the workforce as skilled and knowledgeable professional archaeologists
2.
Identify and analyse complex archaeological issues
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of undertaking archaeological fieldwork and employ a wide range of fieldwork methods and techniques in archaeological research
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of the major issues in Australian archaeology, conservation and archaeological field methods and practice and be able to apply this knowledge to practical situations
5.
Undertake work as professional archaeologists in an ethical manner
6.
Communicate archaeological issues appropriately to a range of audiences