Bachelor of Archaeology
About the Bachelor of Archaeology
If you're endlessly curious about the past, La Trobe's Bachelor of Archaeology is the perfect place to develop specialist skills and knowledge, and build a rewarding career as a professional archaeologist or heritage manager.
You'll learn from renowned researchers in La Trobe's world-class facilities and benefit from both a hands-on and academic perspective.
Exploring Australia's rich and varied Indigenous cultures, as well as peoples from other ancient and urban societies around the globe, you'll develop in-demand, specialist skills in contemporary archaeological practice.
International students
Admission requirements
International entry requirements
I am an international student holding a qualification from:
International entry requirements* for this course at Melbourne**
Please select your type of qualification in the dropdown above.
* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.
Note: there may also be other entry requirements for this course. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2023):A$32 200 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:Available for this course
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.
Alumni Advantage
Early Bird Acceptance Grant
ELICOS Scholarship
La Trobe International Scholarships
La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship - South Asia & Africa
La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship - Vietnam
Regional Campus Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor Excellence Scholarship - Vietnam
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship - India and Sri Lanka
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.