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Graduate Diploma of Archaeology

La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

Australia,Victoria

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 38,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Plenty Road and, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Diploma of Archaeology

Program Overview

If you're looking to quickly develop specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice, La Trobe's Graduate Diploma of Archaeology will give you solid foundations for a career in archaeology and heritage management.

You'll acquire comprehensive knowledge of Australian and Indigenous Australian archaeology, and you'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities.

You'll get hands-on experience as you choose from a wide range of subjects, including specialist studies such as heritage planning, community consultation, field techniques and more. As part of your studies, you could also record and analyse archaeological artefacts, learn to identify materials, and catalogue and manage artefacts.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Archaeology, you may be eligible for advanced standing for eight subjects in the Master of Archaeology, should you choose to continue 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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

After graduation, you could work in specialist fields such as professional archaeology, cultural heritage management or research. The State of Victoria has robust laws protecting our heritage and, combined with continued government investment in infrastructure, there's very strong demand for archaeologists.

Possible roles include:

Professional archaeologist: Study human activity from the past. Recover artefacts, analyse samples in the laboratory and advise on sites of historical importance.
Heritage manager: Identify and protect sites of cultural importance. Advise government and non-government organisations on the maintenance and protection of historically and culturally significant sites and buildings.
Museum curator: Educate communities about the past while protecting and maintaining culturally significant collections.

Scholarships

Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia

Scholarship-UG for India

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
65% to 74.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
80% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent	Scholarship Amount
60% to 69.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
70% to 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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