Archaeology and Heritage Management
Overview
The archaeology and heritage management program aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology, archaeological field practice and cultural heritage consultancy. It aims to increase your theoretical knowledge, research skills and applied skills to help you develop the appropriate depth of understanding of issues in a number of related specialisations in archaeology and/or cultural heritage management. The program draws on both theoretical and practical material and provides you with the opportunity to apply both the principles and the practical skills developed during the course.
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Australia or New Zealand.
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Courses
Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
Duration: 6 months
Delivery mode:
In person
Online (Field schools and other intensives are usually held outside of regular semester dates)
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GC019
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$13,350 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Online (Field schools and other intensives are usually held outside of regular semester dates)
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GD082
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$23,184 (Full fee paying)
Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management (1.5 years)
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM154
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$23,184 (Full fee paying)
Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management (2 years)
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM155
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$23,184 (Full fee paying)
Courses
Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
Duration: 6 months
Delivery mode:
In person
Online (Field schools and other intensives are usually held outside of regular semester dates)
Location:
Bedford Park
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 059113D
Annual fees:
2025: $19,000
Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Online (Field schools and other intensives are usually held outside of regular semester dates)
Location:
Bedford Park
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 080523K
Annual fees:
2025: $38,000
Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management (1.5 years)
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 085900E
Annual fees:
2025: $38,000
Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management (2 years)
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 080524J
Annual fees:
2025: $38,000
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.
Professional accreditation/recognition
Enrolment in the masters may give eligibility for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
Completion of the graduate diploma or masters may give eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Incorporated.
What you will study
Choose from a range of archaeology topics in areas such as heritage management, maritime archaeology, rock art, field methods, historical archaeology, Indigenous archaeology, cultural heritage legislation, and forensic archaeology. You may also choose topics from related disciplines such as environmental studies and tourism. In addition, the Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management provides you with the opportunity to complete a substantial independent research project (thesis) with guidance from academic archaeologists.
You will have the opportunity to apply the principles and practical skills developed during the course, including skills and experience in research methods. These include field survey and excavation; laboratory research; archival, historical, and oral history research; community archaeology; and geomatics and digital approaches in archaeology.
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
Graduate Diploma
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
Masters
Masters 2 years
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or hold an honours degree or equivalent qualification, or hold a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in archaeology, heritage studies, or a closely related discipline.
Masters 1.5 years
Applicants must normally hold at least one of the following:
- A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology, Heritage Studies or a closely related discipline
- An honours degree or equivalent in Archaeology, Heritage Studies or a closely related discipline
Apply directly via SATAC
Select your preferred course and apply directly through the MySATAC application portal.
Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Archaeology must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Graduate Diploma
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management must normally hold an approved bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution.
Masters
Masters 2 years
Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree in any discipline, an honours degree in any discipline, or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in archaeology, heritage studies, or a related discipline.
Masters 1.5 years
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or honours degree in archaeology, heritage management or a closely related discipline.
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
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