La Trobe's Graduate Certificate of Archaeology is the perfect place to build your career in archaeology and heritage management. You'll be equipped with specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice and learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities.
You'll acquire comprehensive knowledge of Australian and Australian Indigenous archaeology and get hands-on experience as you choose from a wide range of specialised subjects.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Archaeology, you may be eligible for advanced standing for four subjects in the Graduate Diploma or Master of Archaeology, should you choose to continue with your studies.
You'll learn:
- Indigenous and historic archaeology
- Delve into Indigenous Australian and historic archaeology. Examine past practice and contemporary advances and findings.
- Cultural heritage management
- Learn to navigate and guide others in the ethical and regulatory requirements of managing sites and objects of cultural importance.
- Archaeological field methods
- Build the practical skills and knowledge you need to conduct archaeological fieldwork in Australia and overseas.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
