Offered By	School of Archaeology and Anthropology
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	students.cass@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3112XBARCH
CRICOS Code	073983G
UAC Code	131163(Bach Achaeological Practice)
Areas of Interest	Archaeology

Archaeology is a key to unlocking the mysteries of humanity’s past. Professional archaeologists are involved in many tasks, including the discovery and excavation of archaeological sites, and the interpretation of the material recovered from them. The many technical and analytical skills required to undertake these tasks can best be obtained through the Bachelor of Archaeological Practice at ANU because it  provides highly practical knowledge, skills and training in the methods of archaeological investigation. This then enables graduates to pursue professional careers in archaeology, for example careers such as a researcher, heritage consultant or field technician. The program is designed to build students’ knowledge of theoretical, interpretive and analytical approaches to archaeology; enabling them to utilise this knowledge to analyse historical artefacts found in archaeological sites. Students will undertake fieldwork and have the opportunity to participate in local or international internships during the course of their degree program.

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this program enables students to:

• Undertake archaeological fieldwork using different techniques and approaches to locate, map, record, collect and excavate archaeological materials by determining the conditions in which those techniques and approaches are optimal.
• Critically analyse archaeological materials. This includes the examination of human remains, artefacts, archaeo-fauna and archaeo-flora, archaeological sediments and other materials.
• Apply interpretative approaches and skills including archaeological theory and quantitative analysis.
• Design research frameworks and  practise their application.
• Reconstruct archaeological sequences and culture histories, and environmental archaeology.
• Identify aspects of archaeological interpretations of human evolution and culture change.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

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The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	81
QLD Band	10
International Baccalaureate	29

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.