Program Overview

If you're looking to pursue a rewarding career in the field of archaeology, La Trobe's Master of Archaeology will prepare you for a career as a professional archaeologist, heritage manager or researcher.

You'll develop specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice and acquire comprehensive knowledge of Australian and Australian Indigenous archaeology.

You'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective.

For students interested in a global career in archaeology, the Master of Archaeology can be tailored to meet your needs. Develop strong field skills applicable anywhere in the world while undertaking specialist research into your preferred region and time period.

Choose from a wide range of subjects and undertake specialist studies in heritage planning, community consultation, field techniques, analysis of human and animal bone, site identification and recording using digital technologies.

You'll learn:

• Aboriginal and historic archaeology: Delve into Indigenous Australian and historic archaeology. Examine past practice and contemporary advances and findings.
• Cultural heritage managemen: 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.

Specialisation: Advanced Research

Develop the skills, experience and expert knowledge to successfully design and conduct original archaeological research.

In this specialisation, you'll undertake a research thesis on a topic of your choice, supervised by an academic expert. This specialisation prepares students for PhD study or for a career in archaeological research, and can also be done alongside the specialisation in professional archaeology.