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Archaeology - Graduate Coursework (Courses available to Graduate Studies Students)

Programs

Name
Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Practice
Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Science
Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Studies
Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts
Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts
Master of Archaeological Science
Master of Archaeological Science (Research)
Master of Archaeological Studies
Master of Archaeological Studies (Research)
Master of Liberal Arts (Cultural and Environmental Heritage)
Master of Liberal Arts (Museums and Collections)

Courses

Course Code Title Classification(s) Semester(s)
ARCH6001 The Archaeology of South-West Asia and Egypt: Early Agriculture to Urban Civilisation TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6002 Britain before the Romans - from Stonehenge to the Celts TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. First Semester, 2012
ARCH6004 Australian Archaeology TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. First Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH6005 Archaeology of the Pacific Islanders AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. First Semester, 2012
ARCH6006 The History of Archaeology: Discovering the Past TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012
ARCH6017 Landscape Archaeology TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6021 Archaeology of Mexico and Maya TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6034 Archaeology and the Document TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6035 Decay and disturbance: Archaeological formation processes TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6036 Archaeology of the Neanderthals: who were they? TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6037 Post-Roman Archaeology of Britain: Arthur and the Anglo Saxons TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6039 Origins and Dispersals of Agricultural Populations TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6040 Archaeology of the Central Andes TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6041 Introduction to Environmental Archaeology TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH6050 The Archaeology of South East Asia TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6051 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012
ARCH6056 Britons and Romans: The Archaeology of the Western Roman Empire TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.  
ARCH6108 Animals, Plants & People TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012
ARCH6126 Analytical Methods for Anthropology and Archaeology TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH6500 Research Design and Analysis in Archaeology TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH6504A Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods A SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Summer Session, 2013
ARCH6504B Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods B SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.  
ARCH6519 Topics in Pacific Archaeology AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH6521 Archaeology of Death and Mortuary Practices AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH7002 Archaeology Master of Arts Sub-Thesis - Full-time   First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH7003 Archaeology Master of Arts Sub-Thesis - Part-time   First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH7100 Archaeology Sub-Thesis   First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH7101 Archaeology Sub-Thesis (Part-time)   First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH8001 Graduate Reading Course in Archaeology SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH8004 Graduate Archaeology Fieldwork Report SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ARCH8008 Archaeology and The Sacred Landscape AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH8018 Advanced Archaeology 1 AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. First Semester, 2012
ARCH8019 Advanced Archaeology 2 AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. First Semester, 2012
ARCH8020 Advanced Archaeology 3 AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. Second Semester, 2012
ARCH8021 Advanced Archaeology 4 AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. Second Semester, 2012
ARCH8022 Advanced Archaeology 5 AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH8023 Advanced Archaeology 6 AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH8024 Contemporary Issues in Archaeology AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH8025 Theory in Archaeology AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.  
ARCH8026 Quantitative Analysis in Archaeology AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. Second Semester, 2012
ARCH8027 Archaeological Research in Australia AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. Summer Session, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
ARCH8029 Supervised Project in Archaeological Science   Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
ARCH8030 Archaeological Science Research Project 1 SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
ARCH8031 Archaeological Science Research Project 2 SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
ARCH8032 Introduction to Archaeological Science TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013
ARCH8033 Archaeology, Climate Change and Society   Winter Session, 2013
BIAN8001 Topics in Bioarchaeology SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
ENVS6529 Palaeo-Environmental Reconstruction AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Second Semester, 2013
EURO8003 The European Union: Regional Integration in Comparative Perspective. TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Winter Session, 2012, Autumn Session, 2013, and Winter Session, 2013
HUMN8003 Cultural and Environmental Heritage: Key concepts and practices   First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013
HUMN8004 Connections to Country: Understanding Indigenous heritage in Australia    
HUMN8005 Cultural Landscapes and Routes   Second Semester, 2013
HUMN8006 Best Practice in Managing Heritage Places   Winter Session, 2012 and Winter Session, 2013
HUMN8007 Cultural and Environmental Heritage Research Project   Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
HUMN8008 World Rock Art: Global Perspectives on Rock Art Research SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Second Semester, 2013
HUMN8010 Material Culture Studies TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
MUSC8004 Internship 1 SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
MUSC8005 Internship 2 SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
MUSC8009 Museums and Collections: Research Project SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013

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