Archaeology

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Archaeologist

An Archaeologist researches human activity, analysing sites and artefacts, preserving findings, and communicating expertise to stakeholders effectively.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in archaeology

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$42,336 - $48,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist
Historical Researcher Museum Administrator Cultural Heritage Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Archaeological Consultant Heritage Specialist Historical Researcher Museum Administrator Cultural Heritage Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,405 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher
Historical Researcher Classics Teacher Archaeological Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher Historical Researcher Classics Teacher Archaeological Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $96,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Cultural Anthropologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Cultural Anthropologist

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist
Museum Curator Heritage Specialist Historical Researcher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Archaeological Consultant Archaeologist Museum Curator Heritage Specialist Historical Researcher + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $96,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian
Museum Administrator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian Museum Administrator + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Social Researcher
Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Archaeological Consultant Music Historian Critic Arts Writer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Arts Administrator Social Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Advisor Archaeological Consultant Music Historian Critic Arts Writer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Researcher Heritage Consultant
Archaeologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeological Consultant Researcher Heritage Consultant Archaeologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Archaeological Science)
On Campus
12 months
$9,000 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Cultural Heritage Consultant

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $24,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Archaeologist
Museum Curator Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Anthropologist Archaeologist Museum Curator Cultural Anthropologist Cultural Heritage Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Specialist Historian

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Archaeological Science)
On Campus
4 years
$34,000 - $37,856
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Consultant Laboratory Analyst
Museum Curator Academic Researcher GIS Specialist Conservation Scientist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Heritage Consultant Laboratory Analyst Museum Curator Academic Researcher GIS Specialist Conservation Scientist + 4 more
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